Chapter 2 Product Introduction; Key Features; Front Panel; Ports Speed - Planet FNSW-1601 User Manual

Fast Ethernet Switches are multi-speed, versatile network de-vices combining both
standard and "Big-Pipe" ports under the same hood.

2.1 Key Features

• Compliant with IEEE802.3 and 802.3u standards for 100Base-TX
• 16/24-port Fast Ethernet Switch, pure 10/100Base-TX
• Wire-speed "Store-and-Forward" filtering/forwarding eliminates bad data
packets with minimal delay
• 100Base-TX ports automatically sense and set optimal line speed from 10/20,
100/200Mbps, All 100Base-TX port support Auto-Negotiation function
• Shared buffer memory and up to 8K entry MAC source address table make for
fast handling of data packets
• Flow control to eliminate packets loss
• Internal, full-range power supply suitable for worldwide use
• Auto MDI/MDIX on each port for easy switch/hub cas-cading

2.2 Front Panel

2.2.1 Ports Speed

■ 100Base-TX
All 100Base-TX ports come with auto-negotiation capability. They automatically support
100Base-TX and 10Base-T networks. Users only need to plug a working network device
into one of the 100Base-TX ports, then turn on the hub. The port will automatically runs in
10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps or 200Mbps after the negotiation with the connected device.
Figure 1: Front View of the FNSW-1601
Figure 2: Front View of the FNSW-2401
Chapter 2
Product Introduction
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