Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Ethernet switch.The GX4 switch is simply the most affordable, powerful Gigabit Ethernet solution for connecting desktops, high-performance servers and workstations. Features The GX4 switch has the following key features: •...
Front Panel Information During normal network activity, these LEDs are on: Power, LNK/SPD, DPX/ACT, 100M Link, or 1G Link. LED Indicator Power Figure 1. FriendlyNET GX4 Model 400 Figure 2. FriendlyNET GX4 Model 408 Figure 3. FriendlyNET GX4 Model 224 Color...
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LED Indicator Color A. Gigabit Ports 100M Link Green 1G Link Green Green FDX/HDX Green B. 10/100 Ports LNK/SPD Green Yellow DPX/ACT Green Green Yellow Yellow Activity A valid 100 Mbps link is established. Blinking Possible data error, see Troubleshooting section (AsantéQ).
Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Connecting to Network Devices If you are connecting several workstations and a server, you can build the network using the GX4 switch as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. A simple network topology – 4 –...
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User’s Manual Connecting to a Switch or a Hub When making switch-to-switch connections, connect any Gigabit port of the GX4 switch with a Gigabit cable to the Gigabit port on the other switch. Figure 5. Multiple switch network For 1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, and 10BaseT networks, the maximum cable length is 100 meters.
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Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Optional: Placing or Rack Mounting the Switch The GX4 switch comes with four rubber feet for placement on a flat surface. Placing the GX4 on a flat surface: Apply the four rubber feet to the bottom of the unit Put the unit on the flat surface...
Troubleshooting Symptom Power LED is off Fast blinking 100M Link or 1G Link Slow blinking 100M Link or 1G Link 100M Link, 1G Link, or LNK/SPD LED is off Product Specifications Standards Compliance Network Safety Emissions Cable type Environmental Range Operating Temperature Relative Humididty Power...
Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Product Specifications (Continued) Weight Model 400 Model 408 Model 224 Dimensions Model 400 Model 408 Model 224 FCC Compliance Statement This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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