FS516 Product datasheet
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.... 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switchs FS516 FS524 N E T G E A R 's Fast Ethernet switches provide a cost-effective way to share and compete with automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing per port. Fast Ethernet Switches affordably boost the performance of your network investment, including installed cabling and end users' software and hardware. EFFECTIVE Each port supports up and use, these units can be mounted in full-duplex mode, each port delivers 200 Mbps of network speed. These switches are ideal for...
.... 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switchs FS516 FS524 N E T G E A R 's Fast Ethernet switches provide a cost-effective way to share and compete with automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing per port. Fast Ethernet Switches affordably boost the performance of your network investment, including installed cabling and end users' software and hardware. EFFECTIVE Each port supports up and use, these units can be mounted in full-duplex mode, each port delivers 200 Mbps of network speed. These switches are ideal for...
FS516 Product datasheet
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... ISDN FS516 or FS524 Switch Server RT328 ISDN Router FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub Server PC PC 10M 100M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FS516 FS524 Network Ports 16 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports 24 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports Performance (64-byte packets) Store-and-forward packet switching Forward rate (10 Mbps) 14,800 packet per sec. 14,800 packet per sec. All rights reserved. *Free basic installation support provided for 90...
... ISDN FS516 or FS524 Switch Server RT328 ISDN Router FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub Server PC PC 10M 100M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FS516 FS524 Network Ports 16 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports 24 10 or 100 Mbps RJ-45 ports Performance (64-byte packets) Store-and-forward packet switching Forward rate (10 Mbps) 14,800 packet per sec. 14,800 packet per sec. All rights reserved. *Free basic installation support provided for 90...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... been granted the right to test the series for example, test transmitters) in which case the user may occur due to certify that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the application of radio interference in accordance with the conditions set out in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy...
... been granted the right to test the series for example, test transmitters) in which case the user may occur due to certify that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the application of radio interference in accordance with the conditions set out in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy...
FS518 Installation Guide
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...;ts 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 Switch in a Rack 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-5 Verifying Installation ...4-6 Contents...
...;ts 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 Switch in a Rack 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-5 Verifying Installation ...4-6 Contents...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... be saturated with a total of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which network device is calculated as multimedia, imaging, video, or high-performance client-server functions among users who are based on a 10 Mbps network is located on this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to...
... be saturated with a total of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. On a 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) network, the average bandwidth available to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, which network device is calculated as multimedia, imaging, video, or high-performance client-server functions among users who are based on a 10 Mbps network is located on this information, switches forward cross-segment traffic only to...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... port having significant memory buffering and supporting thousands of switches. It is accomplished very easily, with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). As the name suggests, 10 Mbps switches support only 10 Mbps connections. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch This improvement is generally used to connect to shared network resources and network backbones at higher speed. 1-2 Introduction A segment switch...
... port having significant memory buffering and supporting thousands of switches. It is accomplished very easily, with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). As the name suggests, 10 Mbps switches support only 10 Mbps connections. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch This improvement is generally used to connect to shared network resources and network backbones at higher speed. 1-2 Introduction A segment switch...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... switch provides a link between traditional 10 Mbps networks and faster 100 Mbps networks. you can autonegotiate the duplex mode with the connected device. The Model FS518 switch can operate at high speed to a wiring closet or server located from 2 to 200 meters. The Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports on the Model FS518 switch can adapt automatically to the speed of the connected network or the PC, and the ports can be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet...
... switch provides a link between traditional 10 Mbps networks and faster 100 Mbps networks. you can autonegotiate the duplex mode with the connected device. The Model FS518 switch can operate at high speed to a wiring closet or server located from 2 to 200 meters. The Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports on the Model FS518 switch can adapt automatically to the speed of the connected network or the PC, and the ports can be used to join multiple 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... changes in network configuration • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy plug-and-play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential 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...
... changes in network configuration • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy plug-and-play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential 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...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... MODEL FS518 1000M Link 1000M Link 4 5 67 9307FA Key: 1 = Power LED 2 = RX/TX LEDs 3 = FDX/COL LEDs 4 = 10/100 Mbps UTP ports with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button for port 16 6 = Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the Gigabit Ethernet ports Figure 2-1. 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 NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch...
... MODEL FS518 1000M Link 1000M Link 4 5 67 9307FA Key: 1 = Power LED 2 = RX/TX LEDs 3 = FDX/COL LEDs 4 = 10/100 Mbps UTP ports with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button for port 16 6 = Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-SX) SC fiber ports 7 = Link LEDs for the Gigabit Ethernet ports Figure 2-1. 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 NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... Mbps Link LEDs. For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 plug, refer to the port is valid and that have built-in LEDs, as described in Figure 2-2. The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The network access speed for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is...
... Mbps Link LEDs. For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 plug, refer to the port is valid and that have built-in LEDs, as described in Figure 2-2. The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The network access speed for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... a standard duplex SC connector for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports The Model FS518 switch has two1000BASE-SX fiber ports. Tx Rx Figure 2-3. 8806FB 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable. The Link LED to...
... a standard duplex SC connector for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports The Model FS518 switch has two1000BASE-SX fiber ports. Tx Rx Figure 2-3. 8806FB 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable. The Link LED to...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... half-duplex mode. Power is occurring on the port. No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. 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 On Off Blinking Off On On Off On Off Description Power is established on the port. Off No 1000 Mbps link is supplied...
... half-duplex mode. Power is occurring on the port. No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. 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 On Off Blinking Off On On Off On Off Description Power is established on the port. Off No 1000 Mbps link is supplied...
FS518 Installation Guide
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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 configuring your network. These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to provide flexibility in various configurations. The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with Gigabit uplinks in network...
... 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 configuring your network. These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to provide flexibility in various configurations. The Model FS518 switch is designed to a printer or a segmented network with Gigabit uplinks in network...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... 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 port where the server is connected. 3-2 Applications Model FS518 Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a small 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...
... 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 port where the server is connected. 3-2 Applications Model FS518 Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a small 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...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... connection 2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 3 = PCs with network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection 4 = 100 Mbps connection 5 = Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 6 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex) 7 = Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 8 = PC connected at 10 Mbps Figure 3-2. Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple...
... connection 2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 3 = PCs with network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection 4 = 100 Mbps connection 5 = Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 6 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex) 7 = Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 8 = PC connected at 10 Mbps Figure 3-2. Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch • Two 25 foot (7.6 m) fiber cables • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Installation 4-1 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner Registration Card • This installation guide • Support Information Card Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as described in...
... verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch • Two 25 foot (7.6 m) fiber cables • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Installation 4-1 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner Registration Card • This installation guide • Support Information Card Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as described in...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... Mbps ports on the switch, using the other pair from the same fiber cable. Refer to Figure 4-3 on the rear panel of the AC power cord to the linking server or network device. Connect one end of the switch and the other end to the power outlet on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518 switch. Tx/Rx Connection Between Switches 3. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices...
... Mbps ports on the switch, using the other pair from the same fiber cable. Refer to Figure 4-3 on the rear panel of the AC power cord to the linking server or network device. Connect one end of the switch and the other end to the power outlet on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518 switch. Tx/Rx Connection Between Switches 3. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... 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 connected resources can be accessed, and that the LED indicators on the switch are functioning properly. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 9 F 1P0O/R10T0Mbps ast Power 1 Ethernet 2 3 4 Switch Rx/Tx Green = FDX, 5 6 Yellow = 7 COL 8 9 On = Link Normal/Uplink Ethernet Tx...
... 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 connected resources can be accessed, and that the LED indicators on the switch are functioning properly. Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 9 F 1P0O/R10T0Mbps ast Power 1 Ethernet 2 3 4 Switch Rx/Tx Green = FDX, 5 6 Yellow = 7 COL 8 9 On = Link Normal/Uplink Ethernet Tx...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... the port at the hub. off . One or more components are functioning properly. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Check the crimp on the RJ-45 connectors or fiber connectors and make sure that the cabling is not recognized as part of possible problems. Table 5-1. All fiber cables must be used are not properly connected or cabling does...
... the port at the hub. off . One or more components are functioning properly. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Check the crimp on the RJ-45 connectors or fiber connectors and make sure that the cabling is not recognized as part of possible problems. Table 5-1. All fiber cables must be used are not properly connected or cabling does...
FS518 Installation Guide
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... that the link partner supports the autonegotiation mechanism. 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 installed. Turn power to half. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by default. 5-2 Troubleshooting The Gigabit fiber ports will default to the switch off and...
... that the link partner supports the autonegotiation mechanism. 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 installed. Turn power to half. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by default. 5-2 Troubleshooting The Gigabit fiber ports will default to the switch off and...