LevelOne FSW-2411TX User Manual
LevelOne FSW-2411TX User Manual

LevelOne FSW-2411TX User Manual

24port 10/100mbps 13” fast ethernet switch

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FSW-2411TX
24port 10/100Mbps 13" Fast Ethernet Switch
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 LevelOne FSW-2411TX 24port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against electromagnetic interference commercial environment. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS UNPACKING INFORMATION -----------------------------------4 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------5 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY-------------------------------------------- 5 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY----------------------------------------------------5 FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------------------------6 THE FRONT PANEL---------------------------------------------------------------7 CABLING------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 STATUS LEDS----------------------------------------------------------------------8 THE REAR PANEL-----------------------------------------------------------------8 INSTALLATION -----------------------------------------------------------10 TO LOCATE THE SWITCH ON A DESKTOP-----------------------------10 TO STACK YOUR SWITCH----------------------------------------------------10 RACKMOUNT PLACEMENT-------------------------------------------------- 10 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS --------------------------------------12 Prior to Installation----------------------------------------------------------------12...
  • Page 4: Unpacking Information

    A. UNPACKING INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing LevelOne FSW-2411TX 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch. Before continuing, please check the contents of the product package. This product package should contain the following items: Ø One LevelOne FSW-2411TX 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch Ø...
  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    B. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks.
  • Page 6: Features

    The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. The switch, without interfering with any other segments, automatically forwards traffic t h at needs to go from one segment to another. By doing this the total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards.
  • Page 7: The Front Panel

    The LevelOne FSW-2411TX 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are: Twenty-four 100/10Mbps Switch ports.
  • Page 8: Cabling

    Category 5 TP cable should be used whenever installing new TP cabling. Status LEDs This comes with a LevelOne 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch complete range of LEDs. The table below lists each LED’s name, color and a brief description of its function. • One for power On/Off •...
  • Page 9 Power Socket The Power Socket is designed to be used with the power cord included in the product package. . Attach the female end of the cord to the power connector on the back panel. . Attach the male end of the cord to a grounded power outlet. Note: Please keep the fan area clear, so that the cooling function is not impaired.
  • Page 10: Installation

    C. INSTALLATION This LevelOne 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch is "Plug & Play." They do NOT require software configuration. Users can immediately use any of the features of this product simply by attaching the cables and turning on the power.
  • Page 11 2. Use the other provided screws to secure the Switch to the rack.
  • Page 12: Helpful Suggestions

    Auto- Negotiation. Half- and Full-Duplex This LevelOne 24Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch supports both Half- and Full-Duplex modes for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. • In Half-Duplex mode data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time.
  • Page 13: Fast Ethernet

    100BASE-TX network by changing network devices. Auto-Negotiation Every 100/10Mbps dual speed port on this LevelOne FSW-2411TX 24 port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch has a built-in "Auto- Negotiation" function. This technology automatically sets the best possible bandwidth as soon as a connection is established with another network device (usually at Power “On”...
  • Page 14: Mac Address Table

    If the attached device is: This Switch Will Automatically Set Its TP Ports to Operate At: 100Mbps, no Auto-Negotiation 100Mbps Bandwidth (100BASE-TX, Half-Duplex) 100Mbps, with Auto-Negotiation 200Mbps Bandwidth (100BASE-TX, Full-Duplex) 10Mbps, no Auto-Negotiation 10Mbps Bandwidth (10BASE-T, Half-Duplex) 10Mbps, with Auto-Negotiation 20Mbps Bandwidth (10BASE-T, Full-Duplex) F Helpful Warning: If the attached device is set to a fixed mode (ex:...
  • Page 15: Sample Application

    Sample Application The optimal application for this Switch is to interconnect file servers with other bandwidth-hungry workgroups, departments, and offices all with dedicated bandwidths.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    8 Gigabit ports Switch Mail Server with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 24 100/10 ports with 2 Gigabit ports switch 24-Port + 2 Giga Port Switch File Server with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 24 ports 100/10Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 24 ports 100/10Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Printer Server 5 ports 100/10Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch...
  • Page 17 device that is powered on and on-line. 100BASE-TX port Link LED is lit, Collision LED is blinking, but traffic is irregular. Ø Check that the attached device is not set to dedicated Full-Duplex. (Some devices use a physical or software switch to change Duplex modes.
  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    F. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Models FSW-2411TX 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 Standards 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u Ports Twenty-four 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T Category 3, 4 or 5 TP Media Support 100BASE-TX Category 5 TP Bandwidth 100BASE-TX 200/100/20/10Mbps Forwarding/Filtering 148,810 packets/second per port @ 100Mbps, max.

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