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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 16 B. A. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii Using straight cable 15 B.
Using straight cable 16 B. A. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii Using straight cable 15 B.
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...how to install your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. This guide provides the information you need to your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. iii Where appropriate, differences between the two units are ... Terms/Usage In this guide, the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to install and configure 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...
...how to install your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. This guide provides the information you need to your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. iii Where appropriate, differences between the two units are ... Terms/Usage In this guide, the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to install and configure 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...
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... the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of this User's Guide Chapter 1, Introduction. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Overview of the Switch. Describes the Switch and its features. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Lists the technical (general, physical ...
... the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of this User's Guide Chapter 1, Introduction. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Overview of the Switch. Describes the Switch and its features. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Lists the technical (general, physical ...
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Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. The non-disruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the dominating potential market base, virtually guarantee cost effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in ...
Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. The non-disruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the dominating potential market base, virtually guarantee cost effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in ...
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... different segments, which don't compete with any other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another. Switching is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. 2 By doing this the total network capacity is a ...network capacity available to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the existing investment in hardware, ...
... different segments, which don't compete with any other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another. Switching is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. 2 By doing this the total network capacity is a ...network capacity available to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the existing investment in hardware, ...
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...traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for bridging between the ... network into different collision domains, making it possible to most kinds of local area network congestion problems. 3 For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Today...
...traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for bridging between the ... network into different collision domains, making it possible to most kinds of local area network congestion problems. 3 For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Today...
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...highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any number of user increase continuously. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded from any port and to Fast Ethernet in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of... switches. moreover, they provide immediate access to middle workgroups. The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches together. The Switches are a perfect choice for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. Ethernet 4 The Switches with a congestion-free data pipe for ...
...highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any number of user increase continuously. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded from any port and to Fast Ethernet in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of... switches. moreover, they provide immediate access to middle workgroups. The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches together. The Switches are a perfect choice for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. Ethernet 4 The Switches with a congestion-free data pipe for ...
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...offers solutions in your network connections. 5 As the result of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to another switch, hub or repeater. NWay Auto-negotiation for each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes ...to change adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to guarantee against all possible packet loss. Store and forward switching scheme capability. The Switches are : Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) port for auto-sensing of complete frame checking and error frame filtering...
...offers solutions in your network connections. 5 As the result of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to another switch, hub or repeater. NWay Auto-negotiation for each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes ...to change adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to guarantee against all possible packet loss. Store and forward switching scheme capability. The Switches are : Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) port for auto-sensing of complete frame checking and error frame filtering...
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Setup The setup of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following steps: The surface must support at least 1.5 Kg for the Switch. 7 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 the Switches. UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for replacement.
Setup The setup of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following steps: The surface must support at least 1.5 Kg for the Switch. 7 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 the Switches. UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for replacement.
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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. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch. 8 Make sure that it is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch.
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. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch. 8 Make sure that it is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch.
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The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each of the hub's LED indicators. 9 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components 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. Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the hub.
The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each of the hub's LED indicators. 9 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components 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. Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the hub.
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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. MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. 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. 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. MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. 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. 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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... connection using an ordinary straight-through them. If you need to connect another device with an MDI-X jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you can connect the hub to a device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). to connect user machines and servers to the...
... connection using an ordinary straight-through them. If you need to connect another device with an MDI-X jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you can connect the hub to a device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). to connect user machines and servers to the...
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...figures, the 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch is shown; CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to any of the following are not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions and connections. The PC (equipped with a... RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to the 5 -port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. If LED indicators are LED indicator possibilities for a PC to Switch connection: 13 PC to Switch A PC can be connected to your Fast Ethernet network. In each of the 5 ports (1x - ...
...figures, the 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch is shown; CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to any of the following are not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions and connections. The PC (equipped with a... RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to the 5 -port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. If LED indicators are LED indicator possibilities for a PC to Switch connection: 13 PC to Switch A PC can be connected to your Fast Ethernet network. In each of the 5 ports (1x - ...
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... 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. The connection is light amber. 14 1. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/...ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED indicator is accomplished from the hub uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the Switch (MDI-X) ports: 1x - 5x for the 5-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch or 1x - 8x for fullduplex or half-duplex. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to 10Mbps speed. 2.
... 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. The connection is light amber. 14 1. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/...ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED indicator is accomplished from the hub uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the Switch (MDI-X) ports: 1x - 5x for the 5-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch or 1x - 8x for fullduplex or half-duplex. Hub to Switch A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to 10Mbps speed. 2.
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... (MDI-II) port If a hub is light green. B. Using crossover cable When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub. Using straight cable When using either straight cable or crossover cable. FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator... an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub. 15 A. B. 100BASE-TX Hub For a 100BASE-TX hub, the...
... (MDI-II) port If a hub is light green. B. Using crossover cable When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub. Using straight cable When using either straight cable or crossover cable. FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator... an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub. 15 A. B. 100BASE-TX Hub For a 100BASE-TX hub, the...
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... cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices. 1. Switch to Switch (other devices) The Switch can be connected to another switch or other devices. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED... indicator depends upon device's capabilities for hookup to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover cable. Using straight cable When ...
... cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices. 1. Switch to Switch (other devices) The Switch can be connected to another switch or other devices. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED... indicator depends upon device's capabilities for hookup to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover cable. Using straight cable When ...
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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