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ProXpress
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Multifunction Switch/Router
Model TE100-S55
for connecting 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
100Base-FX and ISDN links
User's Guide
First Edition - June 1, 1996

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  • Page 1 ProXpress Multifunction Switch/Router Model TE100-S55 for connecting 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX and ISDN links User’s Guide First Edition - June 1, 1996...
  • Page 2 Trademarks Copyright  1996 TRENDware All rights reserved, contents may be revised without prior notice. TRENDnet  is a registered trademark of TRENDware Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...

  • Page 3: Service And Support

    Service and support TRENDware is committed to providing customers with high quality and timely technical support worldwide. Unlimited technical support is available to you free of charge. TRENDware support engineers are available to respond to your calls Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is the user’s reference guide for the TE100-S55 that interconnects Fast Ethernet, 10Base-T and ISDN links into a single system. It provides detailed information on the features, functions and installation of the TE100-S55. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and Switching technology, their uses and benefits in the currently emerging computing environment, and an overview of the TE100-S55.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Fast Ethernet Technology Switching Technology 10/100 Switching Technology Benefits of Switching Introducing the TE100-S55 Features of the TE100-S55 Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED Cabling Rules and Site Preparation Unpacking The Front Panel Mounting Attaching Cables...
  • Page 6 System Status LEDs System Diagnostic LEDs System Utilization LEDs Port Status LEDs APPENDICES A ~ Switch Default Setting B ~ RS-232 Pin Specification C ~ RJ-45 Pin Specification D ~ 10Base-T Module E ~ 100Base-FX/TX Module F ~ ISDN Module...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the needs for high performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies are available to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times.

  • Page 8: Switching Technology

    Table Chapter 1 -1, Ethernet vs. Fast Ethernet Switching Technology Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet is the development of Switching technology. A switch works in the MAC address level, bridging multiple Ethernet segments to prevent unnecessary network traffic from passing one another. In a properly subdivided switched LAN, the net result is a full and transparent bandwidth for each segment.

  • Page 9: 10/100 Switching Technology

    Just as 100Base-T is an extension of the existing 10Base-T technology, 10/100 Switching is merely an extension of 10Base-T Switching. The 10/100 Switch provides not only the 10/100Mbps high-speed transmission rate per segment, but it also bridges 10Base-T and 100Base-T into a harmonious network.

  • Page 10: Introducing The Te100-S55

    Introducing the TE100-S55 The word “flexible” best describes the characteristics of the TE100-S55 . Not only does it provide five fixed 10/100Mb ports, but it also provides an open slot for adding an 8-port 10Base-T module, a 100Base-FX/TX port or an ISDN router module.
  • Page 11 200Mbps on Fast Ethernet segments and 20Mbps on 10Base-T segments. Although the TE100-S55 is equipped with five ports for 10Base- T or 100Base-TX connections, it also provides an open slot for add-on modules. These modules include an 8-port 10Base-T, a 100Base-FX/TX port or an ISDN router.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Te100-S55

    Features of TE100-S55 Utilizing the latest Fast Ethernet and Switching technologies, the TRENDnet TE100-S55 is designed to provide: • Five 10/100Mbps dual-speed Ethernet ports • One expansion slot with multiple configuration options: 8 switched ports for 10Base-T 2 switched port for 100Base-FX/TX OR 1 ISDN router (up to 128Kbps) •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    100 meters. A single or a stacked 100Mbps hub is counted as one repeater. A switch is not counted as a repeater, but is treated as an end-station when applying the topology rules.
  • Page 14 The TE100-S55 fits into the 100Base-T cabling architecture as a switch. Therefore, unlimited number of switches may be installed in the same network with maximum distances of 100 meters apart. The 10/100Mb ports of TE100-S55 require two-pair Cat5 UTP (or Type 1 STP) for 100Base-TX connections. For 10Base-T connections, two-pair Cat 3, 4 or 5 UTP cables are required.
  • Page 15 Careful planning and site preparation are the keys to success for installing Fast Ethernet switches. Users should perform a network bandwidth analysis based on their workgroup network traffic needs and examine their workstation equipment for other performance bottlenecks. Figure Chapter 2 -2, 100Base-T cabling rules...

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Setup

    • 2 Mounting brackets • 1 RS-232 serial cable (6 ft) • This User’s Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local TRENDware reseller for replacement. Figure Chapter 2 -3, Contents of the TE100-S55 Package...

  • Page 17: The Front Panel

    RONT ANEL The TE100-S55 features following items on its front panel: (A) Five RJ-45 ports for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX links (B) An expansion slot with multiple configuration options: (b1) 8-port 10Base-T Switch (b2) 2-port 100Base-FX/TX Switch OR (b3) 1-port ISDN router...

  • Page 18: Mounting

    OUNTING The TE100-S55 can be placed either on a table or rack mounted. For rack mounting: First screw the pair of mounting brackets (included in the packing carton) onto the switch. Then, mount the TE100-S55 onto the rack, as shown below in Figure 2-5.

  • Page 19: Adding Optional Modules

    Please refer to Appendix D~F (page 49-53) for more details on each add-on module and its installation process. OWER The TE100-S55 can be used with AC power sources, 90 - 250 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. The internal power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically.

  • Page 20: Software Setup

    HECKING TATUS When the power is first turned on, TE100-S55 performs a Power- On Self Test (POST). Please observe the status LEDs for verification of proper installation (for more detail, refer to Chapter 5, page 41). These status LEDs also provide information about the system unit and its connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments, during normal operation.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Configuring The Switch

    Configuring the Switch Introduction The TE100-S55 is designed to operate with or without the aid of extensive network management software. For simple management, you can run a terminal emulation program and access the TE100-S55 through its RS-232 port. For elaborate SNMP management, you can run the XPressView program from any network station.

  • Page 22: Out-Of-Band Management

    The TE100-S55 can be configured using the Out-of-Band Management function. To begin, you must first connect a PC (or a terminal) directly to TE100-S55 using the supplied RS-232 serial cable. The RS-232 port is a DCE with a 9-pin female connector.
  • Page 23 VT100 T ERMINAL Once you’ve connected a PC (or terminal) to the RS-232 port of the TE100-S55, you can begin the VT100 terminal emulation process. The VT100 terminal emulation software can be found in Microsoft Windows or any other communication software.
  • Page 24 Load factory default Y / N parameters Exit Port Number Filtering Data Base Port State MAC address Table Chapter 3 -2, TE100-S55 Settings for Out-of-Band management User selection V1.10 (Fixed) 168.8.xx.xx 255.255.0.0 0.0.0.0 Factory preset (Fixed) F2 key F4 key...
  • Page 25 ELECTIVE ARAMETERS The TE100-S55 is factory set with a unique Ethernet MAC address. Except for the MAC address, Version Number and Port State, all parameters in Table 3-2 can be modified. From the Switch Configuration menu, you can change the IP Address of TE100-S55 to match the TCP/IP environment of your network.
  • Page 26 From the Filtering Data Base menu, you can Disable, Forward or Block up to 16 MAC addresses for each port on the TE100-S55. This feature allows you to create a virtual LAN, filtering each segment for added performance.

  • Page 27: Spanning Tree Algorithm

    S55 will interact with other switches/bridges to dynamically establish forwarding paths within the network. Subsequently, the TE100-S55 may be referred to as a bridge. Since a switch is analogous to a bridge, the STA rules of a bridge applies equally to the TE100-S55.
  • Page 28 Table Chapter 3 -3, User-selective STA parameters Effects Comment Participate in or Enable in a SNMP remove from network Increases chance Avoid, if the switch of becoming the is used in Root Bridge workgroup level of a large network No effect, if not Never set greater Root Bridge than Max.
  • Page 29 The following paragraphs introduce the key information and terminology needed to understand the STA parameters. Please note that the word “bridge” now refers to TE100-S55. T THE RIDGE LEVEL Root Bridge: A network must first establish a starting point from which all data forwarding path values are calculated, compared, and determined.
  • Page 30 In a bridge, a port is Blocked, if it is not a Root or a Designated Port. This is a changeable parameter, based on the STA specification. However, it is fixed by the TE100-S55 implementation. and will not be shown. The...
  • Page 31 IMERS Max. Age Time: This is a user changeable parameter. Should a Bridge fail to receive an identifier packet from its Root Bridge within this time limit, it assumes that the Root Bridge has failed. Therefore, a new Root Bridge will be established for the network. Hello Time: This is a user changeable parameter.

  • Page 32: Illustration Of Sta

    LLUSTRATION OF A simple illustration of three Bridges (or TE100-S55) connected in a loop is depicted in Figure 3-2. In this example, you can anticipate some major network problems if the STA assistance is not applied. For instance, if Bridge 1 broadcasts a packet to Bridge 2, Bridge 2 will broadcast it to Bridge 3, and Bridge 3 will broadcast it to Bridge 1...and so on.
  • Page 33 LAN 1 Path Cost = 100 Port 1 Bridge ID = 21 Bridge 1 Port 2 Path Cost = 100 LAN 2 Path Cost = 100 Port 1 Bridge 2 Bridge ID = 30 Port 2 Path Cost = 100 LAN 3 Figure Chapter 3 -2, Before Applying the STA Rules...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Snmp Management

    Chapter 4 SNMP Management For basic setup of the TE100-S55, use the out-of-band management functions as described in Chapter 3. However, for a user-friendly graphic interface to your TE100-S55 setup, you can use the XPressView SNMP Management program. The XPressView program permits you to view or modify the TE100-S55 configuration and its network activities.

  • Page 36: Installing Xpressview

    Installing XPressView Installing the XPressView SNMP Management program is easy to do and only takes a few minutes. The supplied SETUP program guides you through the process. HAT YOU NEED To use XPressView, your computer must have the following: 386, 486 or Pentium Processor: RAM: 2 megabytes minimum...

  • Page 37: Starting Xpressview

    TE100-S55 is 168.8.xxx.xxx. The last two bytes of the IP address are identical to the last two bytes of the MAC address, which is displayed on the back of each TE100-S55. The MAC address can also be referenced through out-of-band...

  • Page 38: Operating Xpressview

    OPEN command. Choose the appropriate file name and click the OK command. Your screen will display the list of TE100-S55 icons and will allow management of these devices. Operating XPressView Once you create or open an environment, you are ready to view or modify the TE100-S55 configuration and its network activities.
  • Page 39 ODIFY WITCH ONFIGURATION If you click a port and then click the “Switch Configuration” icon, the following screen will appear, allowing you to Enable or Disable the selected port. However, if you click the “Switch Configuration” icon without clicking a port, the following screen will appear allowing you to view the IP, Subnet mask and MAC addresses.
  • Page 40 ONITOR ETWORK RAFFIC When you click the “Monitor Network Traffic” icon, a query control screen will appear, allowing you to choose the type of packets to monitor. Click the packet types from the OID List, and then click one of the Display types (text or graphic). Display in TEXT format Display in GRAPHIC format...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Power-On Self Test A Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence takes place when the TE100-S55 is first turned on (cold boot). Software reset (warm boot) through the RS-232 port does not prevent unauthorized remote re-boots. The POST sequence checks the system integrity by performing the following tests: −...

  • Page 42: System Status Leds

    System Status LEDs TE100-S55 is equipped with eight Status LEDs which reflect the Power-On Self Test results. If there is a system error, the Status light will be ON and the LEDs error code. Although some errors may be resolved easily, some errors may require that the unit be returned to TRENDware reseller for repair.

  • Page 43: System Diagnostic Leds

    System Diagnostic LEDs TE100-S55 is equipped with eight Diagnostic LEDs which reflect status of add-on modules. The details of LEDs will be supplied with each optional module package and will not be covered in this manual. System Utilization LEDs TE100-S55 is equipped with eight Utilization LEDs which reflect the LAN’s percentage of utilization.

  • Page 44: Port Status Leds

    TE100-S55 is equipped with six Status LEDs which reflect the status of each port. As you connect a network cable to the TE100-S55, it will auto- detect the type of cable and the corresponding 10/100 LED will light up. Likewise, depending on the port connection, the DUPLEX LED will light up to indicate its status of full or half duplex signaling.

  • Page 45: Appendix A Switch Default Setting

    Enable Port Physical Auto Port(s) Priority Filtering Data Base Disable (Port State) Note: Bold type face indicates user-selective parameters. The TE100-S55 default parameter settings Range Data type Enable/Disable 0 - 65535 Integer 1 - 10 sec. Integer 6 - 40 sec.

  • Page 46: Appendix B Rs-232 Pin Specification

    Appendix B RS-232 Pin Specification The RS-232 serial port of the TE100-S55 uses a 9-pin female connector. The port can be connected to a PC emulating a VT100 terminal or an actual VT100 terminal. For a local connection, the table below shows the pin layout of a 9 to 9-pin or a 9 to 25-pin cable connection between the TE100-S55 and the management terminal.

  • Page 47: Appendix C Rj-45 Pin Specification

    Appendix C RJ-45 Pin Specification When connecting the TE100-S55 to another switch, bridge or a hub, a modified cross-over cable is necessary. Please review these products for matching cable pin assignments. The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45...
  • Page 48 Contact Media Direct Interface Signal TD + (transmission) TD - (transmission) RD + (reception) not used not used RD - (reception) not used not used The Standard Category 3 cable, RJ-45 pin assignment 1 TD + 2 TD - 3 RD + 6 RD - 4 TD + 5 TD -...

  • Page 49: Appendix D 10Base-T Module

    The 10Base-T specification is the most popular cabling scheme for conventional 10Mb Ethernet networks and is used in over 70% of LANs worldwide. Although the TE100-S55 is equipped with five ports for 10Base- T connections, it also provides an open slot for an optional 8-port 10Base-T module.

  • Page 50: Appendix E 100Base-Fx/Tx Module

    Ethernet LANs--400 meters for half-duplex segments and 2 kilometers for full-duplex segments. For flexibility, the TE100-S55 provides an 100Base-FX/TX module that’s equipped with both Fiber Optic and UTP ports. It permit the users to choose the necessary cabling type that fits their individual needs.
  • Page 51 Unscrew and remove the cover slot from the front panel of the TE100-S55. • Slide-in and securely screw the 100Base-FX/TX module into the open slot of the TE100-S55. • Attach either the Fiber Optic cable or Cat 5 UTP cable to the 100Base-FX/TX module. Although this module is equipped...

  • Page 52: Appendix F Isdn Module

    T1 connections are too expensive. The ISDN Router module for the TE100-S55 is an excellent solution for connecting individuals or offices to headquarters or to the internet/intranet. It offers the equivalent bandwidth and reliability of leased lines at a significantly lower cost.
  • Page 53 Unscrew and remove the sot cover from the front panel of the TE100-S55. • Slide-in and securely screw the ISDN module into the open slot of the TE100-S55. • Attach the ISDN phone line into the RJ-11 port of the ISDN module.

  • Page 54: Appendix G Hardware Specifications

    Appendix G Hardware Specifications WITCH PECIFICATION • Complies to IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX Ethernet Standards • Complies to IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.2 LLC, and ISO 8807-3 standards • Switched IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 •...
  • Page 55 5 x 10/100Mbps LAN ports (fixed) • Five RJ-45 ports for Cat 3, 4 or 5 UTP cable • 10 or 100Mbps data transfer rate • Full or half duplexing • NWAY Auto-negotiation 8 x 10Mbps LAN ports (optional module) •...

  • Page 56: Index

    Attaching to the RS-232 Port ... 22 Bridge Priority... 28, 29 Cabling rules for 100Base-TX... 13 Checking Status LEDs... 20 CSMA/CD... 7, 8, 9, 54 TE100-S55 ... 10, 11, 12 Designated Bridge... 29 Designated Port ... 30 Down-load New System Firmware ... 26 Ethernet... 8 XPressView ...16, 20, 21, 35, 36, 37...
  • Page 57 SNMP Management ...12, 16, 20, 21, 35, 36, 37, 54 Spanning Tree Algorithm ...12, 25, 27, 35, 38, 39 STA parameters... 28, 29, 32 Starting XPressView ... 37 Switch Configuration ...24, 25, 35, 38, 39 Switch Default setting ... 45 Switching Technology... 8 System Diagnostics LEDs ... 43 System Status LEDs ...

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