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Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com M-FS518NA-1 September 2000
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com M-FS518NA-1 September 2000
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... environment, this equipment in a commercial environment. ii Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. If it may , however, be necessary to the notes in which case users will be required to take appropriate measures. Other...
... environment, this equipment in a commercial environment. ii Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. If it may , however, be necessary to the notes in which case users will be required to take appropriate measures. Other...
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...;llung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der...Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le ...
...;llung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der...Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (Model FS518 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 FS518 Switch Overview 1-3 Features ...1-4 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports 2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-3 LEDs ...2-4 Rear Panel ...2-6 Chapter 3 Applications Desktop Switching ...3-2 Segment Switching ...3-3 Chapter 4 Installation Preparing the Site ...4-1 Checking Package Contents 4-1 Installing a Switch ...4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-2 Installing the...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology 1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches 1-2 Model FS518 Switch Overview 1-3 Features ...1-4 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports 2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-3 LEDs ...2-4 Rear Panel ...2-6 Chapter 3 Applications Desktop Switching ...3-2 Segment Switching ...3-3 Chapter 4 Installation Preparing the Site ...4-1 Checking Package Contents 4-1 Installing a Switch ...4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-2 Installing the...
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... 4-1. Figure 4-2. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs 2-2 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection 2-3 Rear Panel of the Model FS518 Switch 2-6 Figure 3-1. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Desktop Switch 3-2 Figure 3-2. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable C-3 Crossover Twisted Pair Cable C-3 Category 5 UTP Patch Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End .......... Figure...
... 4-1. Figure 4-2. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs 2-2 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection 2-3 Rear Panel of the Model FS518 Switch 2-6 Figure 3-1. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Desktop Switch 3-2 Figure 3-2. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable C-3 Crossover Twisted Pair Cable C-3 Category 5 UTP Patch Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End .......... Figure...
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To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports. Ethernet switches significantly increase network throughput by segmenting network traffic. Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on shared network technology....which network device is located on a 10 Mbps network is significantly higher than in the other amounts of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to support power workgroups operating at either 10 ...
To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports. Ethernet switches significantly increase network throughput by segmenting network traffic. Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on shared network technology....which network device is located on a 10 Mbps network is significantly higher than in the other amounts of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to support power workgroups operating at either 10 ...
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...switch. Types of Ethernet Switches Ethernet switches can also be classified in different ways-as desktop switches or as segment switches. Often, these switches... few 100 Mbps ports. Autosensing 10/100 Mbps switches support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections on each..., 100 Mbps switches support only 100 Mbps connections. A segment switch, in throughput. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) switch ports are obtained...64257;cant memory buffering and supporting thousands of switches. It is generally used to connect to ...1-2 Introduction A desktop switch is designed to the desktop (the network ...
...switch. Types of Ethernet Switches Ethernet switches can also be classified in different ways-as desktop switches or as segment switches. Often, these switches... few 100 Mbps ports. Autosensing 10/100 Mbps switches support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections on each..., 100 Mbps switches support only 100 Mbps connections. A segment switch, in throughput. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) switch ports are obtained...64257;cant memory buffering and supporting thousands of switches. It is generally used to connect to ...1-2 Introduction A desktop switch is designed to the desktop (the network ...
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... only or does not have a network diameter of the device. Introduction 1-3 Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is priced as a desktop switch. This high-performance switch is developed primarily to be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to...
... only or does not have a network diameter of the device. Introduction 1-3 Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is priced as a desktop switch. This high-performance switch is developed primarily to be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments and to...
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Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Features The Model FS518 switch has the following key features: • 16 autonegotiating (speed and duplex mode) 10/100 Mbps UTP ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and ...
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Features The Model FS518 switch has the following key features: • 16 autonegotiating (speed and duplex mode) 10/100 Mbps UTP ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and ...
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IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard • Rack Mount Kit provided for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch • Conformity to standards: - ISO/IEC 8802-3 and ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards - Installation Guide for mounting on the wall Introduction 1-5 IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard -
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard • Rack Mount Kit provided for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch • Conformity to standards: - ISO/IEC 8802-3 and ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards - Installation Guide for mounting on the wall Introduction 1-5 IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard -
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Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 switch, familiarize yourself with 10M or 100M Link LEDs on the front panel of the Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1. 1 23 6 7 18PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power Rx/Tx 1 234 5 678 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL Rx... (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the Gigabit Ethernet ports Figure 2-1. Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 switch, familiarize yourself with 10M or 100M Link LEDs on the front panel of the Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1. 1 23 6 7 18PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power Rx/Tx 1 234 5 678 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL Rx... (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the Gigabit Ethernet ports Figure 2-1. Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch.
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... LEDs, as illustrated in Table 2-1 on the front panel by the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Link LEDs. The network access speed for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps.
... LEDs, as illustrated in Table 2-1 on the front panel by the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Link LEDs. The network access speed for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps.
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...about fiber optic cables and connectors, refer to a duplex SC connector. Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model FS518 switch. Figure 2-3 shows a fiber optic cable connection to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments," and Appendix C, "Cabling Guidelines." Tx Rx Figure ...wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports The Model FS518 switch has two1000BASE-SX fiber...
...about fiber optic cables and connectors, refer to a duplex SC connector. Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model FS518 switch. Figure 2-3 shows a fiber optic cable connection to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments," and Appendix C, "Cabling Guidelines." Tx Rx Figure ...wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports The Model FS518 switch has two1000BASE-SX fiber...
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... or reception is established on the port. On A valid 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. The blinking action corresponds to the switch. No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. On A valid 10 Mbps link is established on the port. Off No 10 Mbps... the port is experiencing collisions. (Note that are transmitted or received. A valid 100 Mbps link is disconnected. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 2-1 describes each 10/100 Mbps UTP port) Green 1000 Mbps Link (located Green to the right of the fiber connector) Activity...
... or reception is established on the port. On A valid 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. The blinking action corresponds to the switch. No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. On A valid 10 Mbps link is established on the port. Off No 10 Mbps... the port is experiencing collisions. (Note that are transmitted or received. A valid 100 Mbps link is disconnected. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 2-1 describes each 10/100 Mbps UTP port) Green 1000 Mbps Link (located Green to the right of the fiber connector) Activity...
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Rear Panel of the Model FS518 switch has a cooling fan and a standard AC power receptacle. 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.50A 1 2 9317FA Key: 1= Cooling fan 2= AC power outlet Figure 2-4. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-4, the rear panel of the Model FS518 Switch 2-6 Physical Description
Rear Panel of the Model FS518 switch has a cooling fan and a standard AC power receptacle. 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.50A 1 2 9317FA Key: 1= Cooling fan 2= AC power outlet Figure 2-4. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-4, the rear panel of the Model FS518 Switch 2-6 Physical Description
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The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps hubs or other networking devices. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks in configuring your network. These examples include a network...
The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps hubs or other networking devices. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks in configuring your network. These examples include a network...
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...) 3 = PC with 10 Mbps connection 4 = PCs with 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet adapter cards installed Figure 3-1. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518 switch used as a Desktop Switch Note: If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connection is possible on the...
...) 3 = PC with 10 Mbps connection 4 = PCs with 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet adapter cards installed Figure 3-1. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518 switch used as a Desktop Switch Note: If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connection is possible on the...
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Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS518 switch segmenting networks that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub. 5 6 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 2 4 Tx MODEL FS518 4 7 1 3 3 8 9314FA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 3 = PCs with network...
Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS518 switch segmenting networks that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub. 5 6 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 2 4 Tx MODEL FS518 4 7 1 3 3 8 9314FA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 3 = PCs with network...
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... mounting holes in the brackets aligned with nylon washers through each side and 5 inches of the components. To connect additional switches or other devices, refer to "Connecting Devices to the Model FS518 Switch 5. For proper ventilation, make sure that the fans located in the rack. Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating...
... mounting holes in the brackets aligned with nylon washers through each side and 5 inches of the components. To connect additional switches or other devices, refer to "Connecting Devices to the Model FS518 Switch 5. For proper ventilation, make sure that the fans located in the rack. Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating...
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... the fiber cable, as illustrated in length. 2. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices to Figure 4-3 on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518 switch. Connect one of the pairs of the remote partner using Category 5 UTP cable. Note...m with 50 µm multimode fiber. Be sure that the Tx (transmit data) Gigabit fiber connector of the Model FS518 switch is attached to the Tx Gigabit fiber connector of the fiber cable to 328 feet (100 meters) in Figure 4-2. Refer to the...
... the fiber cable, as illustrated in length. 2. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices to Figure 4-3 on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518 switch. Connect one of the pairs of the remote partner using Category 5 UTP cable. Note...m with 50 µm multimode fiber. Be sure that the Tx (transmit data) Gigabit fiber connector of the Model FS518 switch is attached to the Tx Gigabit fiber connector of the fiber cable to 328 feet (100 meters) in Figure 4-2. Refer to the...