FS516 Installation Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology 1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches 1-2 Model FS516 Switch Overview 1-2 Features ...1-3 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 Fast Ethernet Ports 2-2 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-2 LEDs ...2-3 Rear Panel ...2-4 FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches 2-4 Chapter 3 Applications Desktop Switching ...3-2 Segment Switching ...3-3 Extending a Network ...3-4 Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks 3-5 High-Bandwidth File Servers 3-6 Contents v
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology 1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches 1-2 Model FS516 Switch Overview 1-2 Features ...1-3 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 Fast Ethernet Ports 2-2 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-2 LEDs ...2-3 Rear Panel ...2-4 FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches 2-4 Chapter 3 Applications Desktop Switching ...3-2 Segment Switching ...3-3 Extending a Network ...3-4 Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks 3-5 High-Bandwidth File Servers 3-6 Contents v
FS516 Installation Guide
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... available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which equals 10 Mbps of bandwidth per user. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of the NETGEAR™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch. The traffi...
... available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which equals 10 Mbps of bandwidth per user. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of the NETGEAR™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch. The traffi...
FS516 Installation Guide
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... Mbps connections on the Model FS516 switch can adapt automatically to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). Types of the connected network or the PC, and the ports can be classified in contrast, is operating at a low cost. Often, these switches support only a single MAC (media access control) address per port, have primarily 10 Mbps ports with no change to the speed of Ethernet Switches Ethernet switches can...
... Mbps connections on the Model FS516 switch can adapt automatically to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). Types of the connected network or the PC, and the ports can be classified in contrast, is operating at a low cost. Often, these switches support only a single MAC (media access control) address per port, have primarily 10 Mbps ports with no change to the speed of Ethernet Switches Ethernet switches can...
FS516 Installation Guide
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...-duplex mode of operation Full-duplex mode doubles throughput of the device. Because the Model FS516 switch is an ISO media access control (MAC) layer device, the switch is half-duplex if the connected device does not support N-way negotiation. The Model FS516 switch can be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to extend the reach of the network to 4,000 MAC addresses (that is, the switch can be effectively used...
...-duplex mode of operation Full-duplex mode doubles throughput of the device. Because the Model FS516 switch is an ISO media access control (MAC) layer device, the switch is half-duplex if the connected device does not support N-way negotiation. The Model FS516 switch can be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to extend the reach of the network to 4,000 MAC addresses (that is, the switch can be effectively used...
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Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension The switch can be connected to a hub using a simple, straight-through cable. •...
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension The switch can be connected to a hub using a simple, straight-through cable. •...
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...=Link, Blinking=Receive 100 10 MODEL FS516 8 On=Link, Blinking=Receive Normal/Uplink 16 4 6 7 5 8235FA Key: 1 = Power LED 2 = 100 Mbps LEDs for ports 1 through 8 3 = ACT/COL LEDs for ports 1 through 8 4 = ACT/COL LEDs for ports 9 through 16 5 = 100 Mbps LEDs for ports 9 through 16 6 = 10/100 Mbps ports with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch...
...=Link, Blinking=Receive 100 10 MODEL FS516 8 On=Link, Blinking=Receive Normal/Uplink 16 4 6 7 5 8235FA Key: 1 = Power LED 2 = 100 Mbps LEDs for ports 1 through 8 3 = ACT/COL LEDs for ports 1 through 8 4 = ACT/COL LEDs for ports 9 through 16 5 = 100 Mbps LEDs for ports 9 through 16 6 = 10/100 Mbps ports with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch...
FS516 Installation Guide
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... RJ-45 plug, refer to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for normal wiring to connect to a hub, using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The Vista RJ-45 Connector with 16 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The network access speed for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Fast Ethernet Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is valid and that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated in...
... RJ-45 plug, refer to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for normal wiring to connect to a hub, using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The Vista RJ-45 Connector with 16 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The network access speed for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Fast Ethernet Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is valid and that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated in...
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... connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Mbps port) Activity On Off Blinking Blinking On Off On Off Description Power is disconnected. Data transmission or receive activity - Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on the port. Link status - Collision occurrence - Physical Description 2-3
... connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Mbps port) Activity On Off Blinking Blinking On Off On Off Description Power is disconnected. Data transmission or receive activity - Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on the port. Link status - Collision occurrence - Physical Description 2-3
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.... Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-3, one full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port on the Model FS516 switch. Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is connected to a PC, a server, or another switch). The communication mode can be set to transmit and receive data at Full Duplex and Half Duplex mode only...
.... Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-3, one full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port on the Model FS516 switch. Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is connected to a PC, a server, or another switch). The communication mode can be set to transmit and receive data at Full Duplex and Half Duplex mode only...
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... a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected. 3-2 Applications Using the Model FS516 Switch for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. 1 2 4 3 8237FA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to...
... a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected. 3-2 Applications Using the Model FS516 Switch for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. 1 2 4 3 8237FA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to...
FS516 Installation Guide
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... of NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with three Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switches. 1 1 1 2 3 3 100 m 3 3 100 m 4 4 Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. Using the Model FS516 Switch for Network Extension 8241FA 3-4 Applications Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Extending a Network Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable...
... of NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with three Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switches. 1 1 1 2 3 3 100 m 3 3 100 m 4 4 Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. Using the Model FS516 Switch for Network Extension 8241FA 3-4 Applications Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Extending a Network Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable...
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...Mbps connection 8 = Server with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-4. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks The Model FS516 switch can be upgraded to 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with the NETGEAR Model EN516 Ethernet Hub and the NETGEAR Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub. 1 8PORT Fiber 10/100Mbps Switch 4 2 MODEL FS562 3 5 8 6 7 8239FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Both Normal/Uplink push buttons set to...
...Mbps connection 8 = Server with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-4. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks The Model FS516 switch can be upgraded to 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with the NETGEAR Model EN516 Ethernet Hub and the NETGEAR Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub. 1 8PORT Fiber 10/100Mbps Switch 4 2 MODEL FS562 3 5 8 6 7 8239FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Both Normal/Uplink push buttons set to...
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... accessing high-volume file servers. Figure 3-5 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with full-duplex 100 Mbps connection (200 Mbps) 3 = 100 Mbps connection 4 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to more users. A full-duplex configurable adapter card installed in the server provides up to 200 Mbps maximum data throughput. 2 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 8240FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = Server with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. High-Bandwidth File...
... accessing high-volume file servers. Figure 3-5 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with full-duplex 100 Mbps connection (200 Mbps) 3 = 100 Mbps connection 4 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to more users. A full-duplex configurable adapter card installed in the server provides up to 200 Mbps maximum data throughput. 2 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 8240FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = Server with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. High-Bandwidth File...
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... the following list: • Model FS516 switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord...
... the following list: • Model FS516 switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord...
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... remote end of the cable is connected to an MDI wired device such as a PC, a server, or a router. • Set the Normal/Uplink push button to the Switch." Install any of the ports on connecting to additional switches or other devices, refer to "Connecting Devices to the Uplink position and use a crossover twisted pair cable when connecting similarly wired devices. The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to the rack. 7. Installation Guide for uplink...
... remote end of the cable is connected to an MDI wired device such as a PC, a server, or a router. • Set the Normal/Uplink push button to the Switch." Install any of the ports on connecting to additional switches or other devices, refer to "Connecting Devices to the Uplink position and use a crossover twisted pair cable when connecting similarly wired devices. The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to the rack. 7. Installation Guide for uplink...
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... AUTO will default to 240 volts. If the duplex switch is AUTO. • Move the toggle switch into the down position (to AUTO) for all connected resources can be set to AUTO when connecting to FDX) for full-duplex mode.The duplex switch must also be accessed, and that does not use a common collision domain for auto-duplex mode. The Power LED lights and the cooling fans start up position (to any of the connected port. Installation 4-5 Connect...
... AUTO will default to 240 volts. If the duplex switch is AUTO. • Move the toggle switch into the down position (to AUTO) for all connected resources can be set to AUTO when connecting to FDX) for full-duplex mode.The duplex switch must also be accessed, and that does not use a common collision domain for auto-duplex mode. The Power LED lights and the cooling fans start up position (to any of the connected port. Installation 4-5 Connect...
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... plug is a problem. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Check the power cord connections for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Link LED is not functioning. Port connection is off . Check the crimp on setting the duplex toggle switches, refer to "Connecting Devices to a repeater or hub. Half- File transfer is...
... plug is a problem. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Check the power cord connections for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Link LED is not functioning. Port connection is off . Check the crimp on setting the duplex toggle switches, refer to "Connecting Devices to a repeater or hub. Half- File transfer is...
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... network adapter cards installed in the PCs are securely positioned in working condition and the software driver has been installed. where all cable connectors are in the required ports. Straight-through cables should be used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 5-1. Installation Guide for all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of-sale representative. 5-2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (continued) Symptom Cause Solution One or more devices are connected to the switch...
... network adapter cards installed in the PCs are securely positioned in working condition and the software driver has been installed. where all cable connectors are in the required ports. Straight-through cables should be used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 5-1. Installation Guide for all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of-sale representative. 5-2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (continued) Symptom Cause Solution One or more devices are connected to the switch...
FS524 Product datasheet
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... of network speed. Fast Ethernet Switches affordably boost the performance of your network investment, including installed cabling and end users' software and hardware. NETGEAR provides free, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in English, with selected local language support during office hours. 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switchs FS516 FS524 N E T G E A R 's Fast Ethernet switches provide a cost-effective way to set up to share and compete with the network ports which simplifies installation and makes network monitoring very easy. ACCESSIBLE Switched 10...
... of network speed. Fast Ethernet Switches affordably boost the performance of your network investment, including installed cabling and end users' software and hardware. NETGEAR provides free, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in English, with selected local language support during office hours. 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switchs FS516 FS524 N E T G E A R 's Fast Ethernet switches provide a cost-effective way to set up to share and compete with the network ports which simplifies installation and makes network monitoring very easy. ACCESSIBLE Switched 10...
FS524 Product datasheet
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ISDN FS516 or FS524 Switch Server October 2000 RT328 ISDN Router FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub Server PC PC 10M 100M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FS516 FS524 Network Ports 16 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports 24 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports Performance (64 byte packets) Store-and-forward packet switching Forward rate (10 Mbps) 14,800 packet per sec. 14,800 packet per sec. Other brand and product names are trademarks or...
ISDN FS516 or FS524 Switch Server October 2000 RT328 ISDN Router FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub Server PC PC 10M 100M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FS516 FS524 Network Ports 16 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports 24 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports Performance (64 byte packets) Store-and-forward packet switching Forward rate (10 Mbps) 14,800 packet per sec. 14,800 packet per sec. Other brand and product names are trademarks or...
