User Guide 1. Introduction The 5 port 10/100BASE-TX Switch is compact and attractively designed for use within Suttle’s SOHO Access Enclosure. They are ideal solution for small office or home office network user. The Switches provide wire-speed, Fast Ethernet switching function that allows high-performance, low-cost connection.
SOHO Access Module User Guide Package Contents • 5 10/100BASE-TX switch on SOHO Access mounting bracket • 5 CAT5e RJ45 Patch Cords • DC Power Adapter • User’s Guide 5 port 10/100BASE-TX Switch 5 – CAT.5e Patch Cords, 12in. (bracket not shown) DC Power Adapter User’s Guide Compare the contents of your switch with the standard checklist above.
SOHO Access Module User Guide 2. Hardware Description This section mainly describes the hardware of the 5-port switch. The physical dimensions of the 5 10/100BASE-TX SOHO switch is 110mm x 70mm x 19mm (L x W x H) excluding the bracket. Front Panel The LED indicators are located on the frond panel of the switch.
SOHO Access Module User Guide Rear View The rear panel of the 5-port switch consists of 5 – 10/100N RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) and one DC power connector. • RJ-45 Ports: 5 – 10/100 N-Way Auto MDI/MDIX for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.
SOHO Access Module User Guide 3. Network Application This section provides you a few examples of network topology in which the 5-port switch can be used. The switch is designed to be used as a segment switch. The switch automatically learns node addresses, which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.
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SOHO Access Module User Guide Enlarge Your Network You can use the any port of the 5-port switch to connect with another hub or switch to interconnect each of your small-switched workgroups to form a large switched network. You can connect any one switch port to a hub or switch without a crossover cable by the use of the Auto MDI/MDI-X function.
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User Guide Typical Use in the SOHO Access Enclosure The Suttle SOHO Access Enclosure is the central distribution device where incoming voice, data, and video are re-distributed throughout the home. The switch is required to distribute the data to outlets through the home. On the next page a diagram shows the typical application of a switch being fed by a DSL modem deployed within the SOHO Access Enclosure.
SOHO Access Module User Guide 4. Trouble Shooting The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in identifying problems. This section describes common problems you may encounter and where you can find possible solutions. • Diagnosing LED Indicators If the link indicator does not light up after making a connection check to see if the network interface (e.g., a network adapter card on the attached device), network cable, or switch port is defective.
SOHO Access Module User Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to pro reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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