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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. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii A. Using straight cable 15 B. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A.
Using straight cable 16 B. Using crossover cable 16 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 21 ii A. Using straight cable 15 B. Using crossover cable 15 SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES 16 A.
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... highly flexible desktop package. This guide provides the information you need to other Ethernet switches. Purpose This manual discusses how to install your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower 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...
... highly flexible desktop package. This guide provides the information you need to other Ethernet switches. Purpose This manual discusses how to install your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower 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...
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Helps you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. Describes the Switch and its features. Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Chapter 3, Identifying External ...Components. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Overview of the Switch. Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. iv Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of this User's...
Helps you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. Describes the Switch and its features. Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Chapter 3, Identifying External ...Components. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Overview of the Switch. Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. iv Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of this User's...
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..., smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. 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. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. The non-disruptive and smooth...
..., smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. 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. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. The non-disruptive and smooth...
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... Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of switching technology. A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available to another. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network... into different segments, which don't compete with any other for network transmission capacity. The switch, without interfering with each other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to users on a local...
... Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of switching technology. A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available to another. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network... into different segments, which don't compete with any other for network transmission capacity. The switch, without interfering with each other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to users on a local...
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...domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Today switches are also ideal for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to segment local area ... the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is a marked improvement over the previous generation of local area network congestion problems. 3 Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the 205-...
...domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Today switches are also ideal for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to segment local area ... the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is a marked improvement over the previous generation of local area network congestion problems. 3 Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the 205-...
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... size were specifically designed for easy installation and high performance in the future. Ethernet 4 The Switches with multiple high-speed servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. The Switches are a perfect choice for simultaneous access to the server. As all ports support 200Mbps, the...), any port can be cascaded from any port and to any number of userreliable functions. Features The Switches were designed for small to middle workgroups. These Switches can provide workstations with a congestion-free data pipe for site planning to upgrade to Fast Ethernet in an...
... size were specifically designed for easy installation and high performance in the future. Ethernet 4 The Switches with multiple high-speed servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. The Switches are a perfect choice for simultaneous access to the server. As all ports support 200Mbps, the...), any port can be cascaded from any port and to any number of userreliable functions. Features The Switches were designed for small to middle workgroups. These Switches can provide workstations with a congestion-free data pipe for site planning to upgrade to Fast Ethernet in an...
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... each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes to another switch, hub or repeater. Other key features are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that the buffer is effectively allocated for uplink to guarantee against all possible packet loss....100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to ensure that offers solutions in your network connections. 5 workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to change the Switches or reconfigure the network. NWay Auto-negotiation for...
... each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes to another switch, hub or repeater. Other key features are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that the buffer is effectively allocated for uplink to guarantee against all possible packet loss....100Mbps) thereby providing you with store-and-forward switching to ensure that offers solutions in your network connections. 5 workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to change the Switches or reconfigure the network. NWay Auto-negotiation for...
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UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information 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 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 Switches.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information 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 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 Switches.
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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. 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.
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The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter. 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. IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the hub's LED indicators. 9 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. 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. IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the hub's LED indicators. 9 Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each of the hub.
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These are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. 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 MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. Since the switch does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
These are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through an external AC power adapter. 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 MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. Since the switch does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
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... (Mediumdependent Interface, straight-wired) jack, which means you can connect the hub to a device with an MDI-X jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you need to connect another device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). If you should use a crossover cable, or make the...
... (Mediumdependent Interface, straight-wired) jack, which means you can connect the hub to a device with an MDI-X jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you need to connect another device with a MDI-X port using the MDI-II jack (described below). If you should use a crossover cable, or make the...
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If LED indicators are LED indicator possibilities for PC connection dependent on the LAN card capabilities. CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. In each of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the 5-port model or ... with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to your Fast Ethernet network. The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: 13 however, similar cable connections are applied to any of the following are not light after making a proper connection, check the...
If LED indicators are LED indicator possibilities for PC connection dependent on the LAN card capabilities. CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. In each of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the 5-port model or ... with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to your Fast Ethernet network. The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: 13 however, similar cable connections are applied to any of the following are not light after making a proper connection, check the...
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... following: 1. The connection is light amber. 14 The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green 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 100Mbps speed or light amber for the 8-port 10/100 Fast... Ethernet Switch. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon LAN card capabilities for fullduplex or half-duplex. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 ...
... following: 1. The connection is light amber. 14 The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green 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 100Mbps speed or light amber for the 8-port 10/100 Fast... Ethernet Switch. The FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon LAN card capabilities for fullduplex or half-duplex. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 ...
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...If a hub is light green. 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 FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator is not... 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. A. B. 100BASE-TX Hub For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: 1. Using crossover cable When using either straight cable or crossover...
...If a hub is light green. 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 FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF. 2. 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator is not... 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. A. B. 100BASE-TX Hub For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: 1. Using crossover cable When using either straight cable or crossover...
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Using crossover cable When using straight 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. The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed... 16 Using 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 (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or...
Using crossover cable When using straight 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. The 100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED indicator light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed... 16 Using 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 (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or...
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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