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- Page 1 User Installation Guide NP2008 8-Port Network SmartSwitch NetComm Limited 2~6 Orion Road, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066 Tel: (02) 9424-2070, Fax: (02) 9424-2010 Web: www.netcomm.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of contents Page 2 Introduction Page 3 Key features Page 3 Package contents Page 4 Front panel Page 4 LED’s Page 4 Rear panel Page 5 RJ-45 Network ports Page 5 Twisted pair cables Page 5 Straight and crossover cable configuration Page 6 Application examples... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Your NetComm™ NP2008 8 port 10/100 Ethernet Switch provides you with a cost effective, high-performance network switching solution for the home or small office. It is designed to automatically support network users operating at any combination of 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Power Supply Self adhesive rubber feet Wall mounting plugs and screws Front panel The front panel of the NP2008 switch contains LED’s corresponding to each network port located on the back of the hub: 100 Mbps (10 Mbps). Link/activity. Plus a power LED. -
Page 5: Rear Panel
All of the ports on the NP2008 are 10/100 Mbps capable auto-sensing Ethernet ports. Each port supports only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. The NP2008 provides an UP-Link feature for cas- cading multiple switches. Port 8 can been configured as a normal switch port or as an UP-Link port utilising the UP-Link selection switch . -
Page 6: Straight And Crossover Cable Configuration
MDI or uplink ports. Application examples The NP2008 switch is designed to provide full flexibility in configuring your net- work connections. The switch can be used as a standalone device or it can be used up linked to other 10Mbps, 100Mbps hubs, switches or other intercon- nection devices such as internet gateways and routers. -
Page 7: Preparation Before Connecting Your Switch
Basic Desktop Network with no server. Basic Desktop Network Switch The NP2008 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables its users to have 100 Mbps access to other PC’s on the net- work and share files and resources. -
Page 8: Attaching Computers To The Switch
Attach one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port of the computer’s net- work adapter card and the other end to any available port of the NP2008 switch. Connecting power to the switch Locate a suitably switched 240volt AC power outlet to plug in the supplied power pack. -
Page 9: Cascading The Switch
Cascading the switch When attaching the NP2008 switch to an additional switch, router or other devices, be sure to verify the port type implemented before con- necting any cable. “Normal” or “Uplink” modes can be selected through the uplink selector switch located on the right side of the switch. - Page 10 NP2008 switch, see previous diagram for more details. B) Connecting One NP2008 to another Manufacturers switch: Note: The following instructions assume that the NetComm NP2008 is the first switch in the chain. Locate the UP-Link slide switch located on the right hand side of the NP2008 switch case.
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Page 11: Specifications Of The Switch
Specifications of the switch Standard IEEE802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u & 802.3x 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network Interface Eight 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T N-Way ports Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex) 20Mbps (full duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex) 200Mbps (full duplex) Network Cable 10 BASE-T: Cat.3, 4 or 5 UTP Cables (100-ohm impedance) -
Page 12: C-Tick Mark Declaration And Conformance
Statement of conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NetComm reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice. NetComm does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.