Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com M-FS516NA-1 September 2000...
EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology ...1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches ...1-2 Model FS516 Switch Overview ...1-2 Features ...1-3 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ...2-1 Fast Ethernet Ports ...2-2 Normal/Uplink Push Button ...2-2 LEDs ...2-3 Rear Panel ...2-4 FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches ...2-4...
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Chapter 4 Installation Site Preparation ...4-1 Package Contents ...4-1 Installing a Switch ...4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ...4-2 Installing the Switch in a Rack ...4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch ...4-4 Verifying Installation ...4-5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards ...5-2...
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The Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs ...2-2 Figure 2-3. Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch ...2-4 Figure 3-1. Using the Model FS516 Switch for Desktop Switching ...3-2 Figure 3-2. Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch ...3-3 Figure 3-3.
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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions ...2-3 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information ...5-1 Table B-1. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments ... B-2 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable ... C-2 viii Tables Tables...
Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch. ™ The switch provides you with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. This guide describes how to install and use the switch. It includes physical configuration guidelines for connecting multiple 10 or 100 Mbps hubs and for connecting 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet stations, PCs, and servers.
All 16 ports on the Model FS516 switch can adapt automatically to the speed of the connected network or the PC, and the ports can operate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. In addition, each port can automatically negotiate with the connected device to operate in full-duplex mode.
The Model FS516 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to enhance the capacity of the network to support advanced applications. In addition, the switch provides a link between traditional 10 Mbps networks and faster 100 Mbps networks. By installing a Model FS516 switch, a user can connect any 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps device to the switch without worrying about the running speed of the device.
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Conformity to the IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard • Conformity to the ISO/IEC 8802-3 and ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards • 64-kilobyte (KB) input/output buffer for each port • Rack Mount Kit provided for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack Introduction...
This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in...
The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516 switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position.
LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: – Link status –...
As illustrated in Figure 2-3, one full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port on the Model FS516 switch. The communication mode can be set to either full-duplex or auto-duplex mode. 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.5A...
Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network. The Model FS516 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations.
Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection...
NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs. Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with three Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switches. Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position) 4 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-3.
200 Mbps maximum data throughput. Key: 1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 2 = Server with full-duplex 100 Mbps connection (200 Mbps) 3 = 100 Mbps connection...
This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the switch, as described in “Technical...
Set the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.
Installing the Switch in a Rack For mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, you need the following tools and materials: • Two mounting brackets supplied from the Rack Mount Kit • Eight screws supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch •...
Install any additional devices in your stack. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.
When connecting any of the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch to a hub, set the port to AUTO. The switch must also be set to AUTO when connecting to any device that does not use NWay auto-negotiation to detect the operating mode. Setting the toggle switch to AUTO will cause the port to default to half-duplex mode when connecting to a port that does not use NWay auto-negotiation.
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Power LED is off. No power is received at the hub. Link LED is off or Port connection is not intermittent.
Ethernet limitations. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. Turn power to the switch off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of-sale representative.
This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps with 4B5B encoding and MLT-3 physical interface for 100BASE-TX...
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Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Storage humidity: Operating altitude: Storage altitude: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: CE mark, commercial FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class A VCCI Class 1 Electromagnetic Susceptibility CE mark, commercial Electrostatic discharge (ESD): IEC 801-2, Level 2/3 Radiated electromagnetic field: IEC 801-3, Level 2...
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Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: Frame forward rate: Forwarding modes: Network latency: Address database size: Addressing: Queue buffer: Technical Specifications 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port 148,000 frames/second maximum on 100 Mbps port 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port...
Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs.
Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector. Table B-1. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 16 Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data – Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data –...
This appendix provides specifications for cables used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX. The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consisting of either 2-pair or 4-pair twisted insulated copper conductors bound in a single plastic sheath.
Cable Lengths Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (100 meters) in length, divided as follows: • 20 feet (6 meters) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) •...
The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device. Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in crossover ports, called MDI-X or normal ports.
If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.