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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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...the instruction manual, it may occur due to correct the interference at their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR™ is hereby certified that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in which case users will be required to Part 15 of the FCC ...;cate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to radio communications. Operation of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against harmful interference when the equipment is likely to...
...the instruction manual, it may occur due to correct the interference at their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR™ is hereby certified that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in which case users will be required to Part 15 of the FCC ...;cate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to radio communications. Operation of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against harmful interference when the equipment is likely to...
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To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of installed networks today are spread out over the network. With this way, network capacity is fully reserved for ... it is significantly higher than in to each user on which equals 1 Mbps of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. They check traffic coming in a shared environment. This switch provides you with a total of 10 users, the average bandwidth available to each of the 10 users...
To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports. Benefits of Using Switching Technology A majority of installed networks today are spread out over the network. With this way, network capacity is fully reserved for ... it is significantly higher than in to each user on which equals 1 Mbps of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. They check traffic coming in a shared environment. This switch provides you with a total of 10 users, the average bandwidth available to each of the 10 users...
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Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is developed primarily to be used to connect to support advanced applications. If the connected device is operating in the negotiation... device. Copper-based Fast Ethernet networks have the capability to enhance the capacity of the network. The Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports on the Model FS518 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to participate in half-duplex mode only or does not have a network ...
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is developed primarily to be used to connect to support advanced applications. If the connected device is operating in the negotiation... device. Copper-based Fast Ethernet networks have the capability to enhance the capacity of the network. The Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports on the Model FS518 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to participate in half-duplex mode only or does not have a network ...
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...10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power Rx/Tx 1 234 5 678 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL Rx/Tx 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL 17 1 100M 10M 18 9 45 12 13 Ethernet 8 On = Link Normal/Uplink 16 Tx Rx Tx Rx MODEL FS518 1000M Link 1000M ... 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 Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet...
...10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power Rx/Tx 1 234 5 678 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL Rx/Tx 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Green = FDX, Yellow = COL 17 1 100M 10M 18 9 45 12 13 Ethernet 8 On = Link Normal/Uplink 16 Tx Rx Tx Rx MODEL FS518 1000M Link 1000M ... 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 Model FS518 Switch Physical Description 2-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet...
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...Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks in configuring your network. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration... of the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network connections. Applications 3-1 Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with multiple users or workgroups and ...
...Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks in configuring your network. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration... of the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network connections. Applications 3-1 Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with multiple users or workgroups and ...
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Model FS518 Switch Used as a Segment Switch Applications 3-3 Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. 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...
Model FS518 Switch Used as a Segment Switch Applications 3-3 Segment Switching Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. 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...
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...the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and 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 Preparing the Site Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack...
...the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the package and 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 Preparing the Site Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for rack...
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... purchase and return it to NETGEAR, Inc. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the switch if you need to the enclosed Customer Support Information Card for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Call your reseller or customer support in a rack: 1. Installing a Switch To install a switch on a desktop, on each marked...
... purchase and return it to NETGEAR, Inc. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the switch if you need to the enclosed Customer Support Information Card for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Call your reseller or customer support in a rack: 1. Installing a Switch To install a switch on a desktop, on each marked...
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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 default to the switch off and then back on. If not, a full-duplex, no flow ... the speed will negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed, provided the link partner supports autonegotiation. 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 ...
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 default to the switch off and then back on. If not, a full-duplex, no flow ... the speed will negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed, provided the link partner supports autonegotiation. 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 ...
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it is used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Built-In LEDs Connector Pin Assignments B-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug, the RJ-45 connector, and ...-45 plugs. The RJ-45 plug and vista RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in Figure B-1. 12345678 81 711EA Key: 1 to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable;
it is used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Built-In LEDs Connector Pin Assignments B-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug, the RJ-45 connector, and ...-45 plugs. The RJ-45 plug and vista RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in Figure B-1. 12345678 81 711EA Key: 1 to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable;
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.... Installation Guide for all patch cables and work area cables to be partitioned or disconnected from the network. C-4 Cabling Guidelines NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Patch Panels and Cables If you need two Category 5 UTP cables with Male RJ-45 Plug at each end, as shown...
.... Installation Guide for all patch cables and work area cables to be partitioned or disconnected from the network. C-4 Cabling Guidelines NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Patch Panels and Cables If you need two Category 5 UTP cables with Male RJ-45 Plug at each end, as shown...