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Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch NETGEAR, Inc. Fremont, CA 94539 USA M-FS508NA-0 May 1997 A Bay Networks Company 48015 Warm Springs Blvd.
Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch NETGEAR, Inc. Fremont, CA 94539 USA M-FS508NA-0 May 1997 A Bay Networks Company 48015 Warm Springs Blvd.
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...a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Testsender)...ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch is operated in which case, the user may occur due to correct the interference at their respective holders....
...a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Testsender)...ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch is operated in which case, the user may occur due to correct the interference at their respective holders....
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology 1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches 1-2 Model FS508 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 FS508 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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Chapter 4 Installation Site Preparation ...4-1 Package Contents ...4-1 Installing a Switch ...4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-2 Installing the Switch in a Rack 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4 Verifying Installation ...4-5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting LEDs ...5-1 FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches 5-1 Installation ...5-2 Cabling ...5-2 Network Adapter Cards 5-2 Configuration ...5-2 Switch Integrity ...5-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45...
Chapter 4 Installation Site Preparation ...4-1 Package Contents ...4-1 Installing a Switch ...4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-2 Installing the Switch in a Rack 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4 Verifying Installation ...4-5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting LEDs ...5-1 FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches 5-1 Installation ...5-2 Cabling ...5-2 Network Adapter Cards 5-2 Configuration ...5-2 Switch Integrity ...5-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45...
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... 2-2. Figure 3-4. Figure B-1. Figure C-2. Figure 3-1. Figure C-1. Figure 2-3. Figure 3-2. Front panel of the Model FS508 switch 2-1 The vista RJ-45 connector with built-in LEDs 2-2 Rear panel of the Model FS508 switch 2-4 Using the Model FS508 switch for desktop switching 3-2 Model FS508 switch used as a segment switch 3-3 Using the Model FS508 switch for network extension 3-4 Bridging 10 Mbps networks to 100 Mbps networks 3-5 High...
... 2-2. Figure 3-4. Figure B-1. Figure C-2. Figure 3-1. Figure C-1. Figure 2-3. Figure 3-2. Front panel of the Model FS508 switch 2-1 The vista RJ-45 connector with built-in LEDs 2-2 Rear panel of the Model FS508 switch 2-4 Using the Model FS508 switch for desktop switching 3-2 Model FS508 switch used as a segment switch 3-3 Using the Model FS508 switch for network extension 3-4 Bridging 10 Mbps networks to 100 Mbps networks 3-5 High...
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... which equals 1 Mbps of the 10 users is designed to install and use the switch. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of the NETGEAR™ Model FS508 8-port Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to the ...appropriate segment. In this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to each of bandwidth ...
... which equals 1 Mbps of the 10 users is designed to install and use the switch. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of the NETGEAR™ Model FS508 8-port Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to the ...appropriate segment. In this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to each of bandwidth ...
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... though it enables are obtained very quickly and at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. All eight ports on the Model FS508 switch can adapt automatically to the speed of MAC addresses. In addition, each port can also be used when the individuals need the full 10 ...10 Mbps ports with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which is accomplished very easily...
... though it enables are obtained very quickly and at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. All eight ports on the Model FS508 switch can adapt automatically to the speed of MAC addresses. In addition, each port can also be used when the individuals need the full 10 ...10 Mbps ports with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which is accomplished very easily...
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... addresses (that is operating at full-duplex mode. • Nonblocking cross-bar switching matrix to allow concurrent operation of point-to 400 meters. With one Model FS508 switch, the reach extends to -point connections by letting individual ports transmit and receive concurrently...Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS508 switch can be used to join these segments to enable them to function as a single logical network. The Model FS508 switch provides a built-in full-duplex mode Introduction 1-3 Features The Model FS508 switch has the following key ...
... addresses (that is operating at full-duplex mode. • Nonblocking cross-bar switching matrix to allow concurrent operation of point-to 400 meters. With one Model FS508 switch, the reach extends to -point connections by letting individual ports transmit and receive concurrently...Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS508 switch can be used to join these segments to enable them to function as a single logical network. The Model FS508 switch provides a built-in full-duplex mode Introduction 1-3 Features The Model FS508 switch has the following key ...
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Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch • Backpressure in half-duplex mode to alleviate... 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...design to monitor network utilization, collisions, and link status • A comprehensive LED indicator panel for monitoring switching condition and individual port status • Conformity to the IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard • Conformity...
Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch • Backpressure in half-duplex mode to alleviate... 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...design to monitor network utilization, collisions, and link status • A comprehensive LED indicator panel for monitoring switching condition and individual port status • Conformity to the IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard • Conformity...
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... describes the hardware features of the Model FS508 switch 690EA Physical Description 2-1 Front panel of the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS508 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. 1 2 8 PORT 10...
... describes the hardware features of the Model FS508 switch 690EA Physical Description 2-1 Front panel of the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS508 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. 1 2 8 PORT 10...
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... B, "Connector Pin Assignments." 1 2 735EA Key: 1 = Link LED 2 = FDX LED Figure 2-2. The LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-1, the Model FS508 switch is in full-duplex mode. For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 connector, refer to a PC when the push...built-in LEDs, as described in Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 1 on the Model FS508 switch. The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using a straight-through twisted pair cable. 2-2 Physical Description Installation Guide...
... B, "Connector Pin Assignments." 1 2 735EA Key: 1 = Link LED 2 = FDX LED Figure 2-2. The LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-1, the Model FS508 switch is in full-duplex mode. For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 connector, refer to a PC when the push...built-in LEDs, as described in Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 1 on the Model FS508 switch. The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using a straight-through twisted pair cable. 2-2 Physical Description Installation Guide...
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...is operating at 10 Mbps. The port is operating in half-duplex mode. Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • ...Status of the switch power supply • For each LED on the front panel of the switch. Data transmission or receive activity - When a collision occurs, the connected device pauses and transmits again after waiting...
...is operating at 10 Mbps. The port is operating in half-duplex mode. Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • ...Status of the switch power supply • For each LED on the front panel of the switch. Data transmission or receive activity - When a collision occurs, the connected device pauses and transmits again after waiting...
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...operating mode of devices. or half-duplex mode, depending on the Model FS508 switch. Rear panel of the Model FS508 switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is supported for example, when a switch is assigned to determine duplex mode automatically. The communication mode can be... for cooling. 2 3 AUTO FDX - Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-3, the rear panel has a full-duplex (FDX) toggle switch, an auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch, a standard AC power receptacle, and fans for all 10/100 Mbps...
...operating mode of devices. or half-duplex mode, depending on the Model FS508 switch. Rear panel of the Model FS508 switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is supported for example, when a switch is assigned to determine duplex mode automatically. The communication mode can be... for cooling. 2 3 AUTO FDX - Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-3, the rear panel has a full-duplex (FDX) toggle switch, an auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch, a standard AC power receptacle, and fans for all 10/100 Mbps...
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...of all sizes and types. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the switches in various configurations. Applications 3-1 The Model FS508 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other... networking devices. Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch into your...
...of all sizes and types. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the switches in various configurations. Applications 3-1 The Model FS508 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other... networking devices. Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch into your...
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Using the Model FS508 switch for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 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 7502EA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal...
Using the Model FS508 switch for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 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 7502EA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal...
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... Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Segment Switching The Model FS508 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Model FS508 switch used as a segment switch Applications 3-3 Figure 3-2 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet hubs. 3 2 5 1 2 4 2 6 7498EA Key: 1 = NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal...
... Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Segment Switching The Model FS508 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Model FS508 switch used as a segment switch Applications 3-3 Figure 3-2 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet hubs. 3 2 5 1 2 4 2 6 7498EA Key: 1 = NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal...
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...network extension 7503EA 3-4 Applications Figure 3-3 illustrates a network of FE508 Fast Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches. 1 1 1 2 100 m 3 3 3 3 100 m 4 Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508...Uplink push button set to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Extending a Network Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs, the network is expanded by...
...network extension 7503EA 3-4 Applications Figure 3-3 illustrates a network of FE508 Fast Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches. 1 1 1 2 100 m 3 3 3 3 100 m 4 Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508...Uplink push button set to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch Extending a Network Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs, the network is expanded by...
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... 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch integrated with the NETGEAR Model EN516 Ethernet hub and the NETGEAR Model FE516 Fast Ethernet hub. 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 7499EA Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Both Normal/Uplink push buttons set to Normal position) 2 = 10 Mbps connection 3 = 100 Mbps...
... 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch integrated with the NETGEAR Model EN516 Ethernet hub and the NETGEAR Model FE516 Fast Ethernet hub. 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 7499EA Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Both Normal/Uplink push buttons set to Normal position) 2 = 10 Mbps connection 3 = 100 Mbps...
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... throughput. 1 2 3 3 4 5 4 7501EA Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = Server 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. Figure 3-5 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch integrated with 100 Mbps connection...
... throughput. 1 2 3 3 4 5 4 7501EA Key: 1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = Server 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. Figure 3-5 illustrates the NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch integrated with 100 Mbps connection...
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Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Installation 4-1 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • ... This installation guide Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as described in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and verify them against the following list: •...
Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Installation 4-1 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • ... This installation guide Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as described in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and verify them against the following list: •...