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DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Switch User's Guide Rev. 03 (MAR. 2001) 6012-9830016 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Switch User's Guide Rev. 03 (MAR. 2001) 6012-9830016 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
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BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. CONNECTING THE SWITCH 14 PC TO SWITCH 14 HUB TO SWITCH 14 i ERROR! LED INDICATORS 13 QOS (QUALITY OF SERVICE) SETTING ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE III PURPOSE III TERMS/USAGE III OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE III INTRODUCTION 1 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 1 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 11 UNPACKING 11 INSTALLATION 11 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ...11 FRONT PANEL 12 REAR PANEL 12 RIGHT SITE PANEL ERROR!
BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. CONNECTING THE SWITCH 14 PC TO SWITCH 14 HUB TO SWITCH 14 i ERROR! LED INDICATORS 13 QOS (QUALITY OF SERVICE) SETTING ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE III PURPOSE III TERMS/USAGE III OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE III INTRODUCTION 1 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 1 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 11 UNPACKING 11 INSTALLATION 11 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ...11 FRONT PANEL 12 REAR PANEL 12 RIGHT SITE PANEL ERROR!
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Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 17 ii Using straight cable 16 B. Using straight cable 15 B. A. 10BASE-T Hub 15 B. 100BASE-TX Hub 15 HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT 15 A. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 15 A.
Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 17 ii Using straight cable 16 B. Using straight cable 15 B. A. 10BASE-T Hub 15 B. 100BASE-TX Hub 15 HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT 15 A. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 15 A.
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...-45 Pin Specification. Terms/Usage In this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you can connect DSS-16+ to other Ethernet switches. iii Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of DSS-16+. Unpacking and Installation. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight through and crossover cable connector. Purpose This...
...-45 Pin Specification. Terms/Usage In this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you can connect DSS-16+ to other Ethernet switches. iii Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of DSS-16+. Unpacking and Installation. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight through and crossover cable connector. Purpose This...
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..., while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of DSS-16+ and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the features of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of...
..., while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of DSS-16+ and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the features of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of...
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...your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit". A switch bridges and transmits Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of uplinking Fast Ethernet hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by their higher latencies. ...For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is also ideal for network transmission capacity. But, the ...
...your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit". A switch bridges and transmits Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of uplinking Fast Ethernet hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by their higher latencies. ...For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is also ideal for network transmission capacity. But, the ...
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... to ensure that could be cascaded from transmitting among segments. 3 It provides immediate access to another switch or hub. DSS-16+ combines dynamic memory allocation with their small, desktop size, was designed for a network environment where traffic and the number ...buffer is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions to increase Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. DSS-16+ is effectively allocated for each port can connect to the Switch now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later without changing the Switch or reconfiguring the network. As all possible ...
... to ensure that could be cascaded from transmitting among segments. 3 It provides immediate access to another switch or hub. DSS-16+ combines dynamic memory allocation with their small, desktop size, was designed for a network environment where traffic and the number ...buffer is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions to increase Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. DSS-16+ is effectively allocated for each port can connect to the Switch now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later without changing the Switch or reconfiguring the network. As all possible ...
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.... IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of each panel's feature. When installing, consider the following items: One 16-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch One external power adapter Four rubber feet to the power adapter. Both the front and rear panel is found missing or damaged...
.... IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of each panel's feature. When installing, consider the following items: One 16-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch One external power adapter Four rubber feet to the power adapter. Both the front and rear panel is found missing or damaged...
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If you need to DSS-16+. Uplink Ports 12 These ports are MDI-X ports and you need to connect these ports to connect network devices (workstations, hubs, switches, etc.) to the next chapter for detailed information about each LED indicator. Rear Panel Twisted-Pair Ports Use any of these ports to devices with ...cables to connect PCs, workstations, and Servers to use crossover cables, or connect using the Uplink port (described below shows the front panels of DSS-16+. 16-port 10/100Mbps NWay Fast Ethernet Switch LED Indicator Panel Refer to DSS-16+. Front Panel The figure below ).
If you need to DSS-16+. Uplink Ports 12 These ports are MDI-X ports and you need to connect these ports to connect network devices (workstations, hubs, switches, etc.) to the next chapter for detailed information about each LED indicator. Rear Panel Twisted-Pair Ports Use any of these ports to devices with ...cables to connect PCs, workstations, and Servers to use crossover cables, or connect using the Uplink port (described below shows the front panels of DSS-16+. 16-port 10/100Mbps NWay Fast Ethernet Switch LED Indicator Panel Refer to DSS-16+. Front Panel The figure below ).
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Do not use both Port 1 and the Uplink port at the same time. Since DSS-16+ does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on the respective port. It remains off indicating no power. 10/100M FDX ... and 100M Link/ACT (10Mbps Link/Activity (amber) and 100Mbps Link/Activity (green) Indicator) This indicator lights green when the port is connected to another device's MDI-X port using an ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. LED Indicators Power (Power Indicator) This indicator lights green when the hub is really the...
Do not use both Port 1 and the Uplink port at the same time. Since DSS-16+ does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on the respective port. It remains off indicating no power. 10/100M FDX ... and 100M Link/ACT (10Mbps Link/Activity (amber) and 100Mbps Link/Activity (green) Indicator) This indicator lights green when the port is connected to another device's MDI-X port using an ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. LED Indicators Power (Power Indicator) This indicator lights green when the hub is really the...
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... chapter describes how to connect DSS-16+ to a 10Mbps device. The "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green for 100Mbps connection or lights amber for PC to DSS-16+ via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP straight cables. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to Switch connection: 1. This indicator lights amber when the port...
... chapter describes how to connect DSS-16+ to a 10Mbps device. The "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green for 100Mbps connection or lights amber for PC to DSS-16+ via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP straight cables. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to Switch connection: 1. This indicator lights amber when the port...
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A. 100Mbps connection. "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights amber. B. 100BASE-TX Hub When connecting to a 100BASE-TX hub, DSS-16+ LED indicator should light up as the following : "FDX/COL" LED indicator is accomplished from the hub's uplink (MDI-II) port to Switch (other devices (routers, 15 Using ... another switch or other devices) DSS-16+ can be made from Switch's uplink (MDI-II) port to any port of the Hub. Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port If a hub is OFF. B. The connection is OFF. "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, DSS-16+ LED...
A. 100Mbps connection. "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights amber. B. 100BASE-TX Hub When connecting to a 100BASE-TX hub, DSS-16+ LED indicator should light up as the following : "FDX/COL" LED indicator is accomplished from the hub's uplink (MDI-II) port to Switch (other devices (routers, 15 Using ... another switch or other devices) DSS-16+ can be made from Switch's uplink (MDI-II) port to any port of the Hub. Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port If a hub is OFF. B. The connection is OFF. "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, DSS-16+ LED...
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... attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has autonegotiation disabled, an auto-sensing process is done from DSS-16+'s uplink (MDI-II) port (Switch A) to half-duplex. 16 Note: Use CAT5 (or better) cable for this is initiated to select the speed and set the duplex ...& Duplex Mode After a connection is made between DSS-16+ and another Ethernet device, the system uses auto-negotiation to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other device. A. duplex mode. B. The "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green indicating 100Mbps connection or it...
... attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has autonegotiation disabled, an auto-sensing process is done from DSS-16+'s uplink (MDI-II) port (Switch A) to half-duplex. 16 Note: Use CAT5 (or better) cable for this is initiated to select the speed and set the duplex ...& Duplex Mode After a connection is made between DSS-16+ and another Ethernet device, the system uses auto-negotiation to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other device. A. duplex mode. B. The "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green indicating 100Mbps connection or it...
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... adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for matching cable pin assignment. Please review your 16-port 10/100M NWay Ethernet Switch to -switch / hub / bridge connection. RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 TX + (transmit) 2 TX - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not ...
... adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for matching cable pin assignment. Please review your 16-port 10/100M NWay Ethernet Switch to -switch / hub / bridge connection. RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 TX + (transmit) 2 TX - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not ...
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MDI-X port to MDI-X port connection using Straight Cable for connecting from Switch to switch or from Switch to other network device. The standard RJ-45 receptacle and connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connections: MDI-II (uplink) port to MDI-X port connection using Straight Cable for connecting from Switch to switch or from Switch to other network device. 18
MDI-X port to MDI-X port connection using Straight Cable for connecting from Switch to switch or from Switch to other network device. The standard RJ-45 receptacle and connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connections: MDI-II (uplink) port to MDI-X port connection using Straight Cable for connecting from Switch to switch or from Switch to other network device. 18