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16 / 24 port gigabit ethernet switch
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16/24 Port GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH
FX-2116/2124TE

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL English Version 16/24 Port GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH FX-2116/2124TE...
  • Page 2 USER'S MANUAL 16/24 Port GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH FX-2116/2124TE...

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    Contents subject to change without prior notice. Do not use extra/optional attachments unless their use is recommended by ● Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. the product manufacturer. Doing so may cause hazards. All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Under any of the following conditions, promptly unplug the product from ● the wall outlet and seek assistance from a qualified service center. the Gigabit Ethernet Switches FX-2116/2124TE.. The manual consists of a. The power cord or AC power adapter is damaged (or frayed). the following chapters and appendices: b.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE Chapter 1 Introduction Cascading to Another Hbu bia 1000BASE-T Product Overview ..........Port ..............Features ............Cascading to Another Hub via RJ-45 Port..Chapter 3 Configuring the Switch via Console Port Package Contents..........Parts Terminology ........... Connecting a PC to the Switch .......

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction FX-2116/2124TE Product Overview The FX-2116TE/2124TE are Gigabit Ethernet Switches that fully comply with IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX as well as IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T standards. The products come standard with 1)16/24 RJ-45 STP ports for 10/100BASE-TX and 2)two RJ-45 STP ports for 1000BASE-T connectivity.

  • Page 7: Features

    ● Comply with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3ab standards The product package should contain the following items: Provide two RJ-45 STP ports for 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T ● connectivity FX-2116/2124TE Switching Hub ● Provide 16/24 RJ-45 STP ports for 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Serial cable ● ●...

  • Page 8: Parts Terminology

    1000 LED: Illuminates whenever a 1000Mbps data link is established on the port. 100 LED: 1-1 FX-2116/2124TE Front View Illuminates whenever a 100Mbps data link is established on the port. Ports 1-16/24: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T twisted pair cables attach to these RJ-45 ports.
  • Page 9 FX-2116/2124TE ■Rear Panel ■ Serial Sticker The sticker below is attached on the bottom of the Switch. 1-2 FX-2116/FX-2124TE Rear View Console Port: The supplied serial cable for switch configuration connects to this port. Power Receptacle: The supplied AC power cable attaches to this receptacle.
  • Page 10 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE ● Switching schemes Switching Technology Most switching hubs support one of the following switching schemes: Cut ● How Switching Hubs differ from Repeater Hubs Through and Store-and-Forward. In Cut Through switching, any incoming Ordinary repeater hubs transmit data to all ports, even when only one port (and thus received) packet is sent to one of the ports immediately after its needs the data.

  • Page 11: About Vlan

    FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE About VLAN The VLAN feature of the switch lightens traffic on a network and strengthens network security, all by dividing the original broadcast domain into smaller groups. Ports on the Switch are divided and grouped into several VLAN groups. Each VLAN group acts as a separate small domain, and packets being sent in one VLAN group (including broadcast packets) are not transmitted to other VLAN groups.

  • Page 12: Trunking

    - something that has always been regarded as a bottleneck in any network. On the FX-2116/2124TE, 1)1 trunk consisting of two 1000BASE-T ports and 2)up to 4/6 trunks each of which consisting of two to eight 10/100BASE ports and can be configured.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation FX-2116/2124TE Note: Environmental Requirements 1. Use crossover cables to connect hubs via trunk(s). (Do not use straight- through cables.) While the FX-2116TE/2124TE function as desktop switches, they can be also mounted to any standard 19 ” rack as well. Before proceeding, please 2.

  • Page 14: Installing The Switching Hub

    FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE Installing the Switching Hub Connect Computers to the Switch via 1000BASE-T Port The switches are rack-mountable and also support desktop usage. Use an Enhanced Category 5 or Category 6 cable and follow the steps below to connect one of the gigabit switch ports on the product to the Desktop Installation network adapter of your computer.

  • Page 15: Rj-45 Port

    FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE Connect Computers to the Switch via RJ-45 Port Cascad to an Additional Hub via 1000BASE-T Port 1. Attach one end of a straight twisted-pair cable to any of the 16/24 RJ-45 Use an Enhanced Category 5 or Category 6 cable and follow the steps ports on the product.
  • Page 16 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE ◎ About Uplink Port Cascad to an Another Hub via RJ-45 Port An uplink port refers to a port whose internal pin connections are crossed to 1. Attach one end of a straight twisted-pair cable to the Uplink port of the provide connectivity for an additional hub via a straight cable.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Configuring The Switch Via Console Port

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Switch via Console Port FX-2116/2124TE This chapter describes how to set up a console (PC) to modify the system configuration of the FX-2116TE/2124TE. Connecting a PC to the Switch To use the console management interface, a VT100 compliant terminal or a PC capable of running a standard terminal emulator (ex.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Switch

    FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE ■ Speed/Duplex Setting Configuring the Switch Configures the communication speed and flow control setting on each port. When the user accesses the switch, the following Main Menu screen will be To select this option, type 0 at the main menu. (100BASE-T switch ports displayed.
  • Page 19 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE ■ Address Learn ● If you have selected a Giga port, the following list will appear: This option controls aging time, a parameter associated with the automatic MAC address learning feature of the products. MAC addresses that have...
  • Page 20 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE ■ VLAN been added to any of the VLAN groups will be automatically added to a group. You can configure the VLAN parameters of the products via this option. The FX-2124TE supports up to 26 port-based VLAN groups, while the FX- ■...
  • Page 21 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE 3. To delete ports from a Trunk group, select Delete . Among the ports that Which Trunk have been added to the group, the port with the largest port number will [0] Trunk 0 (Disable) be deleted. Repeat this step to delete more ports.
  • Page 22 FX-2116/2124TE FX-2116/2124TE 4. Enter the letter (alphabet) which corresponds to the port you wish to 4. To disable the current port mirroring configuration, select Disable Port assign as Uplink port. Monitor . The main menu will be displayed again. 5. Enter e and press Enter to return to the main menu.

  • Page 23: A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting FX-2116/2124TE Follow the troubleshooting steps below should you experience any d i fficulties establishing a valid data link between the FX-211 6 T E / 2 1 2 4 T E and another device. Please contact our technical support if the tips below do not solve the problem you are facing.

  • Page 24: B About Auto-Negotiation

    Appendix B About Auto-Negotiation FX-2116/2124TE The RJ-45 ports on the FX-2116TE/2124TE support "Auto-Negotiation" feature. This technology automatically sets the most suitable data transfer speed and duplex mode when a connection is established with another network device (usually at Power On or Reset). 0This is accomplished by detecting both the transmission mode and speed immediately after both devices are connected.

  • Page 25: C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications FX-2116/2124TE Access Method: CSMA/CD 10/100/1000Mbps Standards Conformance: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T Supported Media: UTP/STP Cables 10Mbps: Category 3 or greater 100Mbps: Category 5 or greater 1000Mbps: Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 Number of Ports:...
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