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...which case users will be required to certify that the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch is hereby certified that may , however, be subject to radio communications. Warning: This is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Federal Office for Telecommunications...required to take whatever measures may cause harmful interference to certain restrictions. Conformity is a Class A product. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the...
...which case users will be required to certify that the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch is hereby certified that may , however, be subject to radio communications. Warning: This is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Federal Office for Telecommunications...required to take whatever measures may cause harmful interference to certain restrictions. Conformity is a Class A product. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the...
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...This is used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Règlement sur le brouillage ...radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le ...
...This is used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Règlement sur le brouillage ...radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le ...
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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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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 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 Plug and Vista 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 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 Plug and Vista RJ-45...
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... 4-1. Figures Figure 2-1. Figure C-1. C-4 Figures vii Figure 3-5. Figure C-2. Front Panel of the Model FS516 Switch 2-1 The Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs 2-2 Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch 2-4 Using the Model FS516 Switch for Desktop Switching 3-2 Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch 3-3 Using the Model FS516 Switch for Network Extension 3-4 Bridging 10 Mbps Networks to 100 Mbps Networks 3-5 High...
... 4-1. Figures Figure 2-1. Figure C-1. C-4 Figures vii Figure 3-5. Figure C-2. Front Panel of the Model FS516 Switch 2-1 The Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs 2-2 Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch 2-4 Using the Model FS516 Switch for Desktop Switching 3-2 Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch 3-3 Using the Model FS516 Switch for Network Extension 3-4 Bridging 10 Mbps Networks to 100 Mbps Networks 3-5 High...
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...available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which is 100/10 Mbps, which segment. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to each of the 10 users is signifi... of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or other segments will not show up in a shared environment. The switch provides you with unnecessary traffic. It includes physical configuration guidelines for connecting multiple 10 or...groups of users share a total available network bandwidth (or network capacity) of the NETGEAR™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch.
...available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which is 100/10 Mbps, which segment. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity to each of the 10 users is signifi... of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or other segments will not show up in a shared environment. The switch provides you with unnecessary traffic. It includes physical configuration guidelines for connecting multiple 10 or...groups of users share a total available network bandwidth (or network capacity) of the NETGEAR™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch.
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...few 100 Mbps ports. A manual override duplex toggle switch is an autosensing 10/100 Mbps switch. Switches can be classified in full-duplex mode. Model FS516 Switch Overview The Model FS516 switch is also provided to force any particular port to a segment switch. As a result, the performance upgrade and the ...;ed by speed. Types of MAC addresses. If the connected device is designed to support an entire workgroup on the Model FS516 switch can automatically negotiate with the connected device to fast servers, and are obtained very quickly and at half-duplex mode only or...
...few 100 Mbps ports. A manual override duplex toggle switch is an autosensing 10/100 Mbps switch. Switches can be classified in full-duplex mode. Model FS516 Switch Overview The Model FS516 switch is also provided to force any particular port to a segment switch. As a result, the performance upgrade and the ...;ed by speed. Types of MAC addresses. If the connected device is designed to support an entire workgroup on the Model FS516 switch can automatically negotiate with the connected device to fast servers, and are obtained very quickly and at half-duplex mode only or...
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... be used to join these 200 meter segments to enable them to extend the reach of the network. The Model FS516 switch can be effectively used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to function as a single logical network. Copper-based Fast Ethernet ...as many as the Internet or TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, Microsoft NETBEUI, and LANTASTIC. The Model FS516 switch provides a built-in upgrade path; Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS516 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to enhance the capacity of the network...
... be used to join these 200 meter segments to enable them to extend the reach of the network. The Model FS516 switch can be effectively used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to function as a single logical network. Copper-based Fast Ethernet ...as many as the Internet or TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, Microsoft NETBEUI, and LANTASTIC. The Model FS516 switch provides a built-in upgrade path; Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS516 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to enhance the capacity of the network...
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Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to... 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... 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 FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to... 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... 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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... 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 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 =...Figure 2-1. Front 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 Model FS516 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware...
... 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 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 =...Figure 2-1. Front 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 Model FS516 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware...
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The LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516 switch. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for normal wiring to connect to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments." 1 2 735EA ... 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 in Table 2-1, indicate that the connection to a hub, using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The 10...
The LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516 switch. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for normal wiring to connect to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments." 1 2 735EA ... 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 in Table 2-1, indicate that the connection to a hub, using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The 10...
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... normal. The blinking action corresponds to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: - The blinking action corresponds to the switch. The port is disconnected. Collision occurrence - LED Descriptions Label Power ACT/COL Color Green...transmitted or received. A link is supplied to the number of collisions. 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 - Power is operating at 10 Mbps. ...
... normal. The blinking action corresponds to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: - The blinking action corresponds to the switch. The port is disconnected. Collision occurrence - LED Descriptions Label Power ACT/COL Color Green...transmitted or received. A link is supplied to the number of collisions. 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 - Power is operating at 10 Mbps. ...
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Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is supported for all communications and cannot communicate in Figure 2-3, one full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is connected to half-duplex mode. Setting the toggle switch to determine duplex mode automatically. In this mode, the ... assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port on the 10/100 Mbps port enables the port to AUTO on the Model FS516 switch. Because repeaters and hubs use a common collision domain for all 10/100 Mbps ports and allows the port to these types of the remote ...
Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duplex mode is supported for all communications and cannot communicate in Figure 2-3, one full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is connected to half-duplex mode. Setting the toggle switch to determine duplex mode automatically. In this mode, the ... assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port on the 10/100 Mbps port enables the port to AUTO on the Model FS516 switch. Because repeaters and hubs use a common collision domain for all 10/100 Mbps ports and allows the port to these types of the remote ...
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...devices in various configurations. Applications 3-1 The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the switches in configuring your network. These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to provide flexibility in... network environments of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network connections. The Model FS516 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other networking...
...devices in various configurations. Applications 3-1 The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the switches in configuring your network. These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to provide flexibility in... network environments of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network connections. The Model FS516 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other networking...
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...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 Normal position) 3 = PCs with 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter cards installed 4 = PC with 10 Mbps connection Figure 3-1. Installation ...Guide for Desktop Switching Note: If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the...
...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 Normal position) 3 = PCs with 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter cards installed 4 = PC with 10 Mbps connection Figure 3-1. Installation ...Guide for Desktop Switching Note: If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the...
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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... network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-2. Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch Applications 3-3 Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS516 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall ...
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... network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-2. Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch Applications 3-3 Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS516 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall ...
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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 FE508 ...Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to 100 meters 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 between hubs, the network is expanded by 200...
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 FE508 ...Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to 100 meters 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 between hubs, the network is expanded by 200...
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... 7 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection 8 = Server 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...network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated 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 ...
... 7 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection 8 = Server 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...network. Figure 3-4 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated 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 ...
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... file servers. This method of the ports. Figure 3-5 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-5. The switch provides parallel communication between each of communication allows multiple conversations to occur concurrently, expands overall...) 5 = PCs with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. 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...
... file servers. This method of the ports. Figure 3-5 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-5. The switch provides parallel communication between each of communication allows multiple conversations to occur concurrently, expands overall...) 5 = PCs with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. 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...
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Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord • ... A, "Technical Specifications." Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and verify them against the following list: • Model FS516 switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model...
Package Contents Unpack the contents of the switch, as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord • ... A, "Technical Specifications." Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and verify them against the following list: • Model FS516 switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model...