NETGEAR FS105 Installation Manual page 2

Introduction
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The NETGEAR Model FS105 Fast Ethernet Switch provides you
with a low-cost, high-performance network solution.
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Product Illustration
Front Panel of the Model FS105 Switch
FDX
FS105
Auto 10/100 Mbps
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
Green=Link/Act
1 2 3 4 5
Pow
Yellow=Collision
1
Power Collision
LED
Auto Uplink™
The Auto Uplink technology that NETGEAR has included in this
product will automatically sense whether the straight-through cable
plugged into any port should have a 'normal' connection, e.g.
connecting to a PC; or an 'uplink' connection, e.g. connecting to a
router, switch, or hub. That port will then configure itself to the
correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type
of cable to make the right connection.
Note: Auto Uplink will compensate for setting uplink
connections, and crossover or straight-through cables.
Using Auto Uplink to create multiple paths between any
two network devices will disable your network.
LEDs
This table describes the activity of the Model FS105 switch LEDs
Label Color Activity Description
Pwr Green On Power is supplied to the switch.
(power) Off Power is disconnected.
100M Green On This port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Blinking This port is receiving/transmitting at
100 Mbps.
10M Green On This port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Blinking This port is receiving/transmitting at
10 Mbps.
FDX Green On The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
Off The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Collision Yellow Blinking Data collision is occurring on the port.
When a collision occurs, the connected
device pauses and transmits again after
waiting a specified time.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model FS105 switch has a power adapter
receptacle for the supplied power adapter.
100M Link, Activity
10M Link, Activity
100M FDX
2 3 4 5
9462FA
Applications
PC Workgroup
The Model FS105 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small
network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server.
Compared with a hub, where the network bandwidth is shared among
all users, the model FS105 switch provides dedicated 10 or 100 Mbps
(megabits per second) bandwidth to each PC.
If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200
Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is
connected.
Key
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
Green = FDX
1 2 3
Pwr Yellow = Collision
Preparing the Site
Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site.
Make sure that your operating environment meets the operating
environment requirements of the equipment.
Characteristic
Temperature
Operating humidity
Ventilation
Operating conditions
Power
Installing the Switch
Set the switch up on a flat surface; you do not need any special tools.
Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all
sides for ventilation.
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Connecting Devices
To connect devices to the switch:
1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch,
using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ-45 plug.
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length
between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet
(100 meters).
2. Connect one end of the DC power adapter cable to the power
outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the
power adapter cable to the wall outlet.
1
Model FS105
switch
Auto 10/100 Mbps On=Link
FS105
100M 10M Blink=Act
4 5
1 2 3 4 5
9441FA
Requirement
Ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C
(32 and 104 F).
No nearby heat sources such as direct
sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters.
Maximum relative humidity of 90%,
noncondensing.
Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for
cooling.
Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of
electromagnetic noise (such as photocopy
machine).
Adequate power source within 6 feet
(1.83 m).