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Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch
Fast Ethernet Ports
As illustrated in
Figure
Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is automatically
sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs.
The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45
plug.
Each of the 10/100 Mbps ports uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated
in
Figure
2-2. The LEDs, as described in
and that the port is operating in full-duplex mode.
For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 connector, refer to
Appendix B, "Connector Pin
1
2
735EA
Key:
1 = Link LED
2 = FDX LED
Figure 2-2.
The vista RJ-45 connector with built-in LEDs
Normal/Uplink Push Button
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 1 on the Model FS508
switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the
out position. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for uplink wiring to
connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable.
2-2
2-1, the Model FS508 switch is equipped with eight autosensing 10/100
Table
Assignments."
2-1, indicate that the connection to the port is valid
Figure
2-1,
Physical Description
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