EZ Switch 10/100 Installation Guide From SMC EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Sep. 2002 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. #150000018700B R01...
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IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
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* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618...
Introduction This manual describes how to install and use of EZ Switch (SMC-EZ108FDT). It features 8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation ports with one fiber module switch, provides the flexibility to fit into your working space with network environment. The EZ Switch can be served to connect PCs, servers, hubs, bridges, other switches and routers.
Installing the Switch Installing the Switch Before installing the switch, please verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents”. Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling before installing the switch. Package Contents The SMC-EZ108FDT includes: •...
Installing the Switch Mounting the Switch This switch can be placed directly on your desktop, or mounted in a rack. Before you start installing the switch, make sure you can provide the right operating environment, including power requirements, sufficient physical space, and proximity to other network devices that are to be connected.
Installing the Switch VLAN Setting: Located on the rear panel of this Switch, a VLAN setting toggle switch is provide. By setting the switch to ON position, following VLAN grouping is activated: VALN Setting On Group 1 - Port # 1 and Port #8 Group 2 - Port # 2 and Port #8 Group 3 - Port # 3 and Port #8 Group 4 - Port # 4 and Port #8...
Installing the Switch Connecting the Switch System The SMC-EZ108FDT provides 8 RJ-45 ports on the base unit. Each of these ports supports connection to 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, and supports full or half-duplex operation. The transmission speed for each port is automatically set by the switch to match the highest speed supported by the connected device.
Installing the Switch Connecting to a Fiber Optic Port If you connect fiber cable to a 100Mbps module on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type or ST or MTRJ connector. When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Installing the Switch Powering On the Switch Plug the power cord into the power socket on the rear of the switch, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the LED marked Power on the front panel to see if it is on. The unit will automatically select the setting that matches the connected input voltage.
Installing the Switch Applications This switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and throughput. Any port on the switch can be attached to a hub (a shared collision domain) or provide a dedicated link to a single network device (such as a workstation or server).
Troubleshooting Media Expansion Modules Fiber Uplink Module Access MethodCSMA/CD Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3u Communication Rate 100Mbps Communication Mode Full duplex Media Supported 50/125 micron or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber, 9/125 micron single-mode fiber Number of Ports 1 100BASE-FX-SC type port or 1 100BASE-FX- ST type port or 1 100BASE-FX-MTRJ type port Indicator Panel...
Port and Cable Assignments Installation Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more components appear to be malfunctioning (e.g., the power cord or network cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure that all the other components are functioning properly.
EMI Certification EMI Certification FCC Class B Certification (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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