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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE III PURPOSE III TERMS/USAGE III OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE IV INTRODUCTION 1 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 1 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 7 UNPACKING 7 SETUP 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9 FRONT PANEL 9 REAR PANEL 10 LED INDICATORS 12 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 13 PC TO SWITCH 13 HUB TO SWITCH 14 A. 10BASE-T Hub 14 B. 100BASE-TX Hub 15 HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT 15 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE III PURPOSE III TERMS/USAGE III OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE IV INTRODUCTION 1 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 1 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 7 UNPACKING 7 SETUP 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9 FRONT PANEL 9 REAR PANEL 10 LED INDICATORS 12 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 13 PC TO SWITCH 13 HUB TO SWITCH 14 A. 10BASE-T Hub 14 B. 100BASE-TX Hub 15 HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT 15 i
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Using straight cable 15 B. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A. Using straight cable 16 B. A.
Using straight cable 15 B. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A. Using straight cable 16 B. A.
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... the following models of the Switch: § 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch § 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch The functionality of both units is identical, except for the number of the 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. Terms/Usage In this guide...refers to your purchase of ports. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Where appropriate, differences between the two units are noted. iii Purpose This manual discusses how to install ...
... the following models of the Switch: § 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch § 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch The functionality of both units is identical, except for the number of the 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. Terms/Usage In this guide...refers to your purchase of ports. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Where appropriate, differences between the two units are noted. iii Purpose This manual discusses how to install ...
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.... Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Helps you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Tells how you get started with the basic installation of the...
.... Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Helps you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Tells how you get started with the basic installation of the...
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... features of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. A number of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all 1
... features of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. A number of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all 1
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...while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. 2 A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network... total network capacity is the development of increasing the total network capacity available to another. Switching is a cost-effective way of switching technology. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. other for network transmission capacity. ...
...while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. 2 A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network... total network capacity is the development of increasing the total network capacity available to another. Switching is a cost-effective way of switching technology. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. other for network transmission capacity. ...
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... for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks. Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. A switch can be used to segment local area networks, but the cost of...different collision domains, making it possible to most kinds of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater...
... for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks. Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. A switch can be used to segment local area networks, but the cost of...different collision domains, making it possible to most kinds of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater...
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...Fast Ethernet in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of switches. Ethernet 4 The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded from any port and to any port can provide workstations ... were specifically designed for site planning to upgrade to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of userreliable functions. These Switches can be installed where space is limited; With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any number of user increase continuously....
...Fast Ethernet in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of switches. Ethernet 4 The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded from any port and to any port can provide workstations ... were specifically designed for site planning to upgrade to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of userreliable functions. These Switches can be installed where space is limited; With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any number of user increase continuously....
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...prevents error packages from transmitting among segments. Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the result of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to another switch, hub or repeater. The Switches are : Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) ...to guarantee against all possible packet loss. workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change the Switches or reconfigure the network. This allows for any port. The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with automatic and flexible solutions in accelerating small Ethernet...
...prevents error packages from transmitting among segments. Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the result of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to another switch, hub or repeater. The Switches are : Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) ...to guarantee against all possible packet loss. workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change the Switches or reconfigure the network. This allows for any port. The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with automatic and flexible solutions in accelerating small Ethernet...
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Setup The setup of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch can be performed using the following items: One 5-port or 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch One external power adapter This User's Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. The carton should contain the following steps: The surface must support at least 1.5 Kg for the Switches. UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. 7
Setup The setup of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch can be performed using the following items: One 5-port or 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch One external power adapter This User's Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. The carton should contain the following steps: The surface must support at least 1.5 Kg for the Switches. UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. 7
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Make sure that it is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch. 8 Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that there is fully secured to the power adapter. The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.
Make sure that it is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch. 8 Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that there is fully secured to the power adapter. The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.
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IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the hub's LED indicators. 9 Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the switches. 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch LED Indicator Panel Refer to the LED Indicator section for detailed information about each panel feature. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each of the hub. The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter.
IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the hub's LED indicators. 9 Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the switches. 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch LED Indicator Panel Refer to the LED Indicator section for detailed information about each panel feature. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each of the hub. The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter.
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Since the switch does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. These are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. Rear Panel 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through twisted-pair cables 10
Since the switch does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. These are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. Rear Panel 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through twisted-pair cables 10
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Uplink Jack(s) (MDI-II): Use this jack to connect stations to the hub. If you need to connect another hub or an Ethernet switch, you can connect the hub to a device with an MDI-X jack, such as another device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). ...
Uplink Jack(s) (MDI-II): Use this jack to connect stations to the hub. If you need to connect another hub or an Ethernet switch, you can connect the hub to a device with an MDI-X jack, such as another device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). ...
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...-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to the 5 -port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. If LED indicators are applied to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to any of the following are LED indicator possibilities for a PC to... your Fast Ethernet network. The following figures, the 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch is shown; In each of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the 5-port model or 8 ports (1x - 8x) for PC connection dependent on the LAN ...
...-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to the 5 -port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. If LED indicators are applied to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to any of the following are LED indicator possibilities for a PC to... your Fast Ethernet network. The following figures, the 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch is shown; In each of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the 5-port model or 8 ports (1x - 8x) for PC connection dependent on the LAN ...
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... amber. 14 The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed or light amber for hookup to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to 10Mbps speed. 2. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, the... Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: 1. 1. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED indicator is ...
... amber. 14 The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed or light amber for hookup to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to 10Mbps speed. 2. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, the... Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: 1. 1. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED indicator is ...
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... not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub. B. Using straight cable When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of... the Switch to any port of the Hub. 15 Using crossover cable When using either straight cable or crossover cable. Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port If...
... not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub. B. Using straight cable When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of... the Switch to any port of the Hub. 15 Using crossover cable When using either straight cable or crossover cable. Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port If...
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...straight cable When using crossover cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon device's capabilities for... hookup to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to 10Mbps speed. 2. B. Switch to Switch (other devices) The Switch can be connected to 100Mbps speed or light amber for full-duplex or half-duplex 16 A. The 100LINK/ACT...
...straight cable When using crossover cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon device's capabilities for... hookup to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to 10Mbps speed. 2. B. Switch to Switch (other devices) The Switch can be connected to 100Mbps speed or light amber for full-duplex or half-duplex 16 A. The 100LINK/ACT...
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RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 TX + (transmit) 2 TX - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not used 8 Not used 21 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments for the switch-to-network adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for the Switch-toswitch/hub/bridge connection.
RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 TX + (transmit) 2 TX - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not used 8 Not used 21 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments for the switch-to-network adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for the Switch-toswitch/hub/bridge connection.
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The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection: Straight cable for Switch (uplink MDI-II port) to switch/Hub or other devices connection Crossover cable for Switch (MDI-X port) to switch/hub or other network devices (MDI-X port) connectio 22
The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection: Straight cable for Switch (uplink MDI-II port) to switch/Hub or other devices connection Crossover cable for Switch (MDI-X port) to switch/hub or other network devices (MDI-X port) connectio 22