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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.
SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY----------------------------------------------------5 FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------------------------6 THE FRONT PANEL---------------------------------------------------------------8 CABLING------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 STATUS LEDS----------------------------------------------------------------------9 THE REAR PANEL-----------------------------------------------------------------9 INSTALLATION -----------------------------------------------------------11 TO LOCATE THE SWITCH ON A DESKTOP-----------------------------11 TO STACK YOUR SWITCH----------------------------------------------------11 RACKMOUNT PLACEMENT-------------------------------------------------- 11 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS --------------------------------------13 Prior to Installation----------------------------------------------------------------13 Half- and Full-Duplex------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Auto-Negotiation-------------------------------------------------------------------14 MAC Address Table--------------------------------------------------------------15...
A. UNPACKING INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing LevelOne FSW-1611TX 16Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch. contents of the product package. This product package should contain the following items: Ø One LevelOne FSW-1611TX 16Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch Ø One Power Cord Ø...
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments. Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network into different segments, which don’t compete with each other for...
By doing this the total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can...
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The LevelOne FSW-1611TX 16Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other...
The Front Panel LevelOne 16Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch Port Speeds 100/10Mbps TP Ports Each 100/10Mbps TP port provides an Auto-Negotiation function that senses for the attached device's maximum operating speed and automatically sets the Switch to operate at that speed. Each TP port uses RJ-45 connector that allows network TP cables to be easily attached or removed.
Status LEDs This LevelOne 16Port 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 One per port for Link/Activity One per port for Full-Duplex/Collision...
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Note: To reset the switch, Remove the power cord and re-attach it . a) The switch must be reset when the MAC Address table needs to be rebuilt. b) The switch must be reset when the fiber port Full/Half – Duplex...
C. INSTALLATION This LevelOne 16Port 10/100Mbps 13” Fast Ethernet Switch is "Plug & Play." They do NOT require software configuration. immediately use any of the features of this product simply by attaching the cables and turning on the power. TO LOCATE THE Switch ON A DESKTOP a) Attach the four rubber feet included in the product package to the bottom of the Switch, one in each corner.
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2. Use the other provided screws to secure the Switch to the rack.
Auto-Negotiation. ? Crossover Uplink: This LevelOne 16Port 10/100Mbps 1 3” Fast Ethernet Switch can be Uplinked to another Switch using the Crossover function located on the last TP port.
The 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T ports on the Switch detect and set the line's operating mode by using their Auto-Negotiation function. Auto-Negotiation Every 100/10Mbps dual speed port on this LevelOne FSW-1611TX 10/100Mbps 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”...
Switch is powered “Off” or reset. Note: When the network needs reconfiguration, we recommend to restart switch first. After all nodes have been moved, Remove the power cord and re-attach it on the back panel to rebuild the internal MAC address table.
Verify that the other end of the cable is connected to a device that is powered on and on-line. Ø For TP cable connection to another Switch or Hub, verify that only one end of the cable is connected to a “Crossover” port.
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ALWAYS CHECK THAT: Ø CABLE AND LINK DISTANCES ARE WITHIN THE NETWORK'S SPECIFICATIONS Ø OVERALL NETWORK NETWORK'S SPECIFICATIONS DIAMETERS WITHIN...
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