NetComm NP2240 Quick Start Manual

NetComm NP2240 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Twisted Pair Cables ......................15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ......................16 General ..........................16 Physical and Environmental ....................16 Performance ......................... 16 REGISTERING YOUR NETCOMM PRODUCT ................17 Contact Information ....................... 17 WARRANTY ..........................18 Limitations of Warranty ......................18 www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Purpose This guide discusses how to install your NetComm 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch. TERMS/USAGE In this guide, the term "ProSwitch" or "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to your 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch, and "switch"...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks. www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624 Page 4 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 5: Features

    Supports 2.5Mbytes RAM for data buffering Front-panel diagnostic LEDs Broadcast storm protection IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex Back pressure flow control for half-duplex Standard 19" Rack-mountable size Rev.1 - YML624 www.netcomm.com.au 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Page 5...
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Installation

    Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items: One Netcomm 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch One AC power cord, suitable for your area's electrical power connections Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning...
  • Page 7 Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack. Rev.1 - YML624 www.netcomm.com.au 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Page 7...
  • Page 8: Identifying External Components

    NIC (Network Interface Card) or switches and hubs. Rear Panel The rear panel of the ProSwitch has an AC Power Connector socket. www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624 Page 8 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 9: Using The Proswitch

    USING THE PROSWITCH The NetComm 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch 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. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
  • Page 10: Segment Switching

    Segment Switching The 24-Port ProSwitch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.The following diagram illustrates the NetComm 24-Port ProSwitch segmenting networks that are built with the NetComm Swtich. Key: 1 = NetComm 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 11: Extending A Network

    NetComm Switch. Key: 1 = NetComm24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = NetComm Fast Ethernet Switch 4 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection Rev.1 - YML624 www.netcomm.com.au 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624 Page 12 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 13: Connector Pin Assignments

    Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 16 Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data – Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data – 4, 5, 7, 8 Internal termination, not used for data transmission Rev.1 - YML624 www.netcomm.com.au 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Page 13...
  • Page 14: Cabling Guidelines

    (dB per 100 m, at 20° C) at 31 MHz: 11.7 at 100 MHz: 22.0 NEXT loss (dB minimum) at 16 MHz: 44 at 31 MHz: 39 at 100 MHz: 32 www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624 Page 14 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 15: Twisted Pair Cables

    The following diagram illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Key: B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Rev.1 - YML624 www.netcomm.com.au 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Page 15...
  • Page 16: Technical Specification

    Store-and-forward RAM Buffer: 2.5MBytes per device Filtering Address Table: 8K entries per device Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate: 10Mbps Ethernet: 14,880/pps100Mbps Fast Ethernet: 148,800/pps MAC Address Learning: Automatic update www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML624 Page 16 24-port 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet ProSwitch...
  • Page 17: Registering Your Netcomm Product

    REGISTERING YOUR NETCOMM PRODUCT To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternatively, you can print out a copy of the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;...
  • Page 19 All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at www.netcomm.com.au.

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