FS518T.Manual.FINAL
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CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast
Ethernet Switch.
Front Panel
For easier management and control of the Model FS518T switch, familiarize your-
self with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the
switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1.
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18
PORT
Fast Ethernet Switch
10/100Mbps
with Gigabit Ports
Power
Key:
1 = Power LED
2 = Rx/Tx LEDs
3 = FDX/COL LEDs
4 = 10/100 Mbps UTP ports with 10M or 100M Link LEDs on each port
5 = Normal/Uplink push button for port 16
6 = 100/1000 Mbps UTP ports with 100M or 1000M link LEDs on each port
Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model FS518T Switch
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Activity
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2
3
4
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8
17
1
4
5
Green = FDX, Yellow = COL
100M
10M
Activity
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16
18
9
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13
Green = FDX, Yellow = COL
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6
MODEL
FS518T
Switching
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17
On = Link
1000M
100M
Normal/Uplink
16
18
5
6
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physical description
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