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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
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... 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. • Protocol independence and compatibility with all common protocols such as...
... 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. • Protocol independence and compatibility with all common protocols such as...
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... Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3 1 2 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 100 10 9 On=Link, Blinking=Receive 100...
... Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3 1 2 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 100 10 9 On=Link, Blinking=Receive 100...
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When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516 switch. Each of the 10/100 Mbps ports uses vista RJ-45 connectors that the port...2 735EA Key: 1 = Link LED 2 = FDX LED Figure 2-2. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Fast Ethernet Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is equipped with Built-In LEDs Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs. The 10/100 Mbps...
When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516 switch. Each of the 10/100 Mbps ports uses vista RJ-45 connectors that the port...2 735EA Key: 1 = Link LED 2 = FDX LED Figure 2-2. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Fast Ethernet Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is equipped with Built-In LEDs Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs. The 10/100 Mbps...
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...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...
...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...
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... connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs. 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 8238FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub...
... connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs. 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 8238FA Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub...
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... 3-4 Applications By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs and PCs to Uplink position) 4 = PCs with the addition of each switch. Figure 3-3 illustrates a network 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...
... 3-4 Applications By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs and PCs to Uplink position) 4 = PCs with the addition of each switch. Figure 3-3 illustrates a network 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...
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... 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 Normal position) 2 = 10 Mbps connection 3 = 100 Mbps...
... 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 Normal position) 2 = 10 Mbps connection 3 = 100 Mbps...
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... servers or other heavily used devices to be available to Uplink position) 5 = PCs with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. High-Bandwidth File Server Connection 3-6 Applications Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch High-Bandwidth File Servers The Model FS516 switch increases bandwidth for workgroups and strengthens network throughput when accessing...
... servers or other heavily used devices to be available to Uplink position) 5 = PCs with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. High-Bandwidth File Server Connection 3-6 Applications Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch High-Bandwidth File Servers The Model FS516 switch increases bandwidth for workgroups and strengthens network throughput when accessing...
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...• #1 Phillips screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver To install the switch in the rack. 5 Link RX 17 Link RX 12 Normal/Uplink 24 Figure 4-1. 8242FA Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS516 Switch Installation 4-3 Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to the ...sides of the switch and align the countersunk screw holes in the bracket with...
...• #1 Phillips screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver To install the switch in the rack. 5 Link RX 17 Link RX 12 Normal/Uplink 24 Figure 4-1. 8242FA Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS516 Switch Installation 4-3 Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to the ...sides of the switch and align the countersunk screw holes in the bracket with...
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...to another normal port as a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hub or repeater, or for uplink wiring. Install any of the components. The UTP ports without the Normal/Uplink push button to connect to another switch. Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through twisted pair cable if the remote end...the back. It is connected to an MDI-X wired device such as on each bracket and into the rack. 6. For instructions on the switch. The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to another device through twisted pair cable if the remote end of space on a hub or repeater, a crossover...
...to another normal port as a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hub or repeater, or for uplink wiring. Install any of the components. The UTP ports without the Normal/Uplink push button to connect to another switch. Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through twisted pair cable if the remote end...the back. It is connected to an MDI-X wired device such as on each bracket and into the rack. 6. For instructions on the switch. The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to another device through twisted pair cable if the remote end of space on a hub or repeater, a crossover...
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Input Receive Data - Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for data transmission B-2 Connector Pin Assignments Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data - Table B-1. Internal termination, not used for the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Pin 1 2 3 6 4, 5, 7, 8 Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 16 Uplink Assignment on Port 16 Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data -
Input Receive Data - Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for data transmission B-2 Connector Pin Assignments Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data - Table B-1. Internal termination, not used for the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Pin 1 2 3 6 4, 5, 7, 8 Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 16 Uplink Assignment on Port 16 Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data -
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...Cable Cabling Guidelines C-3 Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. 1 Tx 2 A 3 Rx 6 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6 Key: A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers 736EA Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6... or MDI-X port (as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry...
...Cable Cabling Guidelines C-3 Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. 1 Tx 2 A 3 Rx 6 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6 Key: A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers 736EA Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6... or MDI-X port (as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry...
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... RJ-45 connector RJ-45 plug, using for patch cables, C-4 Rx/Tx LED, 2-3 S segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 server connections, 3-6 site preparation, 4-1 straight-through twisted pair cable, 4-4, C-3 switches, duplex toggle, 1-2, 2-4, 4-5 switches, overview, 1-2 switching technology desktop switching, 1-2, 3-2 segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 T technical specifications, A-1 toggle switches, duplex, 1-2, 2-4, 4-5 troubleshooting, 5-1 U uplink ports, 2-2 wiring, 2-2, B-2, C-3 UTP cable, Category 5, C-1 V vista RJ-45 connector description, 1-4, 2-2 pin assignments, B-1 using with...
... RJ-45 connector RJ-45 plug, using for patch cables, C-4 Rx/Tx LED, 2-3 S segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 server connections, 3-6 site preparation, 4-1 straight-through twisted pair cable, 4-4, C-3 switches, duplex toggle, 1-2, 2-4, 4-5 switches, overview, 1-2 switching technology desktop switching, 1-2, 3-2 segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 T technical specifications, A-1 toggle switches, duplex, 1-2, 2-4, 4-5 troubleshooting, 5-1 U uplink ports, 2-2 wiring, 2-2, B-2, C-3 UTP cable, Category 5, C-1 V vista RJ-45 connector description, 1-4, 2-2 pin assignments, B-1 using with...
