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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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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards 5-2 Configuration ...5-2 Switch Integrity ...5-2 Autonegotiation ...5-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector B-1 Duplex SC ... Ethernet Cable Guidelines C-1 Category 5 Cable ...C-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications C-2 Twisted Pair Cables ...C-3 Patch Panels and Cables C-4 Fiber Optic Cables ...C-5 Fiber Cable Specifications C-5 Gigabit Cable Guidelines C-5 Index vi Contents
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards 5-2 Configuration ...5-2 Switch Integrity ...5-2 Autonegotiation ...5-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector B-1 Duplex SC ... Ethernet Cable Guidelines C-1 Category 5 Cable ...C-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications C-2 Twisted Pair Cables ...C-3 Patch Panels and Cables C-4 Fiber Optic Cables ...C-5 Fiber Cable Specifications C-5 Gigabit Cable Guidelines C-5 Index vi Contents
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Table C-3. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable C-2 Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable C-5 Gigabit Cable Guidelines C-5 Tables ix Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Table B-1. Table C-2. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table C-1. LED Descriptions 2-5 Table 5-1. Tables Table 2-1.
Table C-3. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable C-2 Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable C-5 Gigabit Cable Guidelines C-5 Tables ix Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Table B-1. Table C-2. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table C-1. LED Descriptions 2-5 Table 5-1. Tables Table 2-1.
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... segment only, and other amounts of bandwidth per user. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity ...100/10 Mbps, which equals 1 Mbps of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Ethernet switches significantly increase network throughput by segmenting network traf...This switch provides you with a total of installed networks today are spread out over the network. Benefits of Using Switching ...is designed to the appropriate segment. In this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to support power workgroups...
... segment only, and other amounts of bandwidth per user. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) capacity ...100/10 Mbps, which equals 1 Mbps of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Ethernet switches significantly increase network throughput by segmenting network traf...This switch provides you with a total of installed networks today are spread out over the network. Benefits of Using Switching ...is designed to the appropriate segment. In this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to support power workgroups...
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... Mbps ports. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch This improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to support the applications. A desktop switch is designed to avoid bottlenecks. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) switch ports are obtained very quickly and at a low cost. ...Similarly, 100 Mbps switches support only 100 Mbps connections. As a result, the performance upgrade ...
... Mbps ports. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch This improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to support the applications. A desktop switch is designed to avoid bottlenecks. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) switch ports are obtained very quickly and at a low cost. ...Similarly, 100 Mbps switches support only 100 Mbps connections. As a result, the performance upgrade ...
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...-meter segments to enable them to half-duplex mode. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is an autosensing 10/ 100 Mbps switch with all popular networks such as the Internet or TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, Microsoft NETBEUI, and LANTASTIC...
...-meter segments to enable them to half-duplex mode. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is an autosensing 10/ 100 Mbps switch with all popular networks such as the Internet or TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, Microsoft NETBEUI, and LANTASTIC...
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... backbone • Autonegotiation supported by all 10/100 Mbps and Gigabit ports • Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table The table contains up to 8,000 MAC addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with as many as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet...vista RJ-45 network ports with built-in LEDs to monitor individual port status • Two autonegotiating (duplex mode and flow control) Gigabit fiber ports with standard SC connectors The ports support multimode optical fiber (SX) up to 525 meters (m) with all common protocols...
... backbone • Autonegotiation supported by all 10/100 Mbps and Gigabit ports • Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table The table contains up to 8,000 MAC addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with as many as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet...vista RJ-45 network ports with built-in LEDs to monitor individual port status • Two autonegotiating (duplex mode and flow control) Gigabit fiber ports with standard SC connectors The ports support multimode optical fiber (SX) up to 525 meters (m) with all common protocols...
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Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the... LEDs 3 = FDX/COL LEDs 4 = 10/100 Mbps UTP ports with 10M or 100M Link LEDs on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button for port 16 6 = Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the...
Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the... LEDs 3 = FDX/COL LEDs 4 = 10/100 Mbps UTP ports with 10M or 100M Link LEDs on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button for port 16 6 = Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the...
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... hubs or other networking devices. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with multiple users or workgroups and other interconnection devices in network environments of all sizes and types. These ...workstations connected to provide flexibility in configuring your network. Applications 3-1 The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with Gigabit uplinks in various configurations. Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels...
... hubs or other networking devices. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with multiple users or workgroups and other interconnection devices in network environments of all sizes and types. These ...workstations connected to provide flexibility in configuring your network. Applications 3-1 The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with Gigabit uplinks in various configurations. Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels...
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... network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server. 1 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Tx Rx MODEL FS518 2 3 4 9312FA Key: 1 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex) 2 = Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to... 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 ...
... network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server. 1 16PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Tx Rx MODEL FS518 2 3 4 9312FA Key: 1 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex) 2 = Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to... 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 ...
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... in length. 2. Be sure that the Tx (transmit data) Gigabit fiber connector of the Model FS518 switch is attached to the wall outlet. 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...other pair from the same fiber cable. Model FS518 switch Tx Rx Remote Partner Tx Rx 9332EA Figure 4-2. Ensure that the Rx Gigabit fiber connector of the switch is attached to the Rx (receive data) Gigabit fiber connector of the remote partner using one end...
... in length. 2. Be sure that the Tx (transmit data) Gigabit fiber connector of the Model FS518 switch is attached to the wall outlet. 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...other pair from the same fiber cable. Model FS518 switch Tx Rx Remote Partner Tx Rx 9332EA Figure 4-2. Ensure that the Rx Gigabit fiber connector of the switch is attached to the Rx (receive data) Gigabit fiber connector of the remote partner using one end...
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For additional information, refer to the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Note: The 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port always operates at full-duplex mode. Verifying Installation Verify network communications by ensuring that all the necessary connections have been made, that all ...
For additional information, refer to the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Note: The 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port always operates at full-duplex mode. Verifying Installation Verify network communications by ensuring that all the necessary connections have been made, that all ...
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... that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of -sale representative. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been... 5-2 Troubleshooting If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. The Gigabit fiber ports will be determined correctly and the duplex mode will negotiate the correct duplex ...
... that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of -sale representative. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been... 5-2 Troubleshooting If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. The Gigabit fiber ports will be determined correctly and the duplex mode will negotiate the correct duplex ...
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... interface for 1000BASE-SX Interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Duplex SC connector for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Electrical Specifications Power consumption: 45 W maximum Technical Specifications A-1
... interface for 1000BASE-SX Interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Duplex SC connector for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Electrical Specifications Power consumption: 45 W maximum Technical Specifications A-1
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Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Performance Specifi... maximum on 100 Mbps port 1,480,000 frames/second maximum on 1000 Mbps port 10/100 buffer memory: 8 MB for 16 ports 4 MB for 2 ports Gigabit buffer memory: 2 MB Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Network latency: Less than 80 microseconds for 64-byte frames in store-and-forward mode for 10...
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Performance Specifi... maximum on 100 Mbps port 1,480,000 frames/second maximum on 1000 Mbps port 10/100 buffer memory: 8 MB for 16 ports 4 MB for 2 ports Gigabit buffer memory: 2 MB Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Network latency: Less than 80 microseconds for 64-byte frames in store-and-forward mode for 10...
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...) 100 ohm cable and connects into the vista RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector with Gigabit uplinks. it is used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Built-In LEDs Connector Pin Assignments B-1 The RJ-45 plug and vista RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in... Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug, the RJ-45 connector, and the fiber connector used to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable;
...) 100 ohm cable and connects into the vista RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector with Gigabit uplinks. it is used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Built-In LEDs Connector Pin Assignments B-1 The RJ-45 plug and vista RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in... Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug, the RJ-45 connector, and the fiber connector used to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable;
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Refer to Table C-2 for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch In North America, use ISO/IEC 11801 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (IEC 793-2 type A1b, with 1.0 db/km attenuation and 500 ... the minimum requirements of fiber optic cable. Internationally, use EIA-569-A horizontal 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAA). Gigabit Cable Guidelines Multimode Fiber Operating Range 62.5/125 Micron 2 to 260 meters 50/125 Micron 2 to 1365 nm < 0.093 ps/nm2-km...
Refer to Table C-2 for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch In North America, use ISO/IEC 11801 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (IEC 793-2 type A1b, with 1.0 db/km attenuation and 500 ... the minimum requirements of fiber optic cable. Internationally, use EIA-569-A horizontal 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAA). Gigabit Cable Guidelines Multimode Fiber Operating Range 62.5/125 Micron 2 to 260 meters 50/125 Micron 2 to 1365 nm < 0.093 ps/nm2-km...