Table Of Contents - NETGEAR FS518 Installation Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
Benefits of Using Switching Technology .........................................................................1-1
Types of Ethernet Switches ............................................................................................1-2
Model FS518 Switch Overview .......................................................................................1-3
Features ..........................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Physical Description
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................2-1
1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports .......................................................................................2-3
Normal/Uplink Push Button ......................................................................................2-3
LEDs ........................................................................................................................2-4
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ..........................................................................................................3-2
Segment Switching .........................................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4
Installation
Preparing the Site ...........................................................................................................4-1
Checking Package Contents ..........................................................................................4-1
Installing a Switch ...........................................................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface .....................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack .................................................................................4-3
Connecting Devices to the Switch ..................................................................................4-5
Verifying Installation ........................................................................................................4-6
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