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EATURES ...13 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION... 15 NPACKING...15 NSTALLATION ...16 OUNTING...17 RONT ANEL...19 ANEL...19 LED I NDICATORS...21 CONNECTING THE SWITCH ... 22 WITCH...22 UB TO WITCH ...22 A. 10BASE-T Hub B. 100BASE-TX Hub WITCH TO WITCH A. Using straight cable ONTENTS ’...
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B. Using crossover cable ... 24 & D PEED UPLEX ODE...25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 26...
This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Purpose This guide discusses how to install your LevelOne 16/24Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch. Terms/Usage In this guide, the term “ Switch” (first letter upper case)
Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.
NTRODUCTION 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. A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times.
For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two- repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts of the network into different collision domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical.
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The Switches are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch offering solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are: Auto-MDI function supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover detection function gives true ‘plug and play’...
Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items: One the LevelOne FSW-1610/2410TFX 16/24Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch One AC power cord, suitable for your area’s electrical power connections...
When installing, consider the following pointers: Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place. See Appendix B for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
Rack Mounting The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. A ttach the mounting brackets at the switch’s front panel (one on each side), and secure them with the provided screws.
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Identifying External Components This section identifies all the major external components of the switch. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each panel feature. The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter.
24-port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch LED Indicator Panel Refer to the next chapter for detailed information about each of the switch’s LED indicators. Auto-MDI/MDIX Jacks: These jacks supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover detection function gives true ‘plug and play’ capability without the need of confusing crossover cables or crossover ports.
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LevelOne 16/24 Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch AC Power Connector: For the power cord.
LED Indicators Power Indicator (PWR) This LED lights green when the switch is receiving current; if not, power is off. 100M Link/Activity, 10M Link/Activity (100M LINK/ACT This indicator light green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station, if the indicator blinking green will be transmitting or received data on the 100Mbps network.
Fast Ethernet network. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. The PC (equipped with a RJ- 45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to any of the...
(MDI-II) port to any port of the Switch (MDI-X) ports. A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following: “10/100M FDX, 10/100M COL” LED indicator is OFF.
100Mbps (AUTO MDI-X) port of FSW-1610TX/ 2409TFX. B. Using crossover cable When using crossover cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (AUTO MDI-X) port of FSW-1610TX/ 2409TFX. “100M indicator light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed or light amber for hookup to 10Mbps speed.
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Port Speed & Duplex Mode After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation to determine the transmission mode for any new twisted-pair connection: attached device does support auto- negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto- sensing process is i nitiated to select the speed and set the duplex mode to half-duplex.
Physical and Environmental AC inputs 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz internal universal power supply Power 7 watts. (max.) for FSW-1610TX Consumption 13.2 watts. (max.) for FSW-2410TX Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 50 C, Storage: -10 ~ 70 C Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Dimensions...
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