KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY FAST ETHERX 5-PORT & 8-PORT 10/100TX WORKGROUP FAST ETHERNET SWITCH USER’S GUIDE MODEL(S): KNS500/WG KNS800/WG
i Kingston Technology’s Fast EtheRx 5-Port & 8-Port 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide Part No. 4460074-001.B01 Kingston Technology Company 17600 Newhope Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 435-2600 http://www.kingston.com KNS800/WG User’s Guide - Rev.
ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................... 1 Model Types ............................................................. 2 Special Features....................................................... 3 Package Contents .................................................... 3 Design Features................................................................... 4 Switching Function ................................................... 4 Auto-Negotiation....
iii Appendices...........................................................................9 Appendix A Pin Assignments...............................10 UTP Port Pin Assignments ........................10 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines ...........................11 UTP Cable Wiring Standards.....................12 UTP Cable Rating Codes ..........................13 Appendix C Specifications ...................................14 Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions............
Introduction 1 Introduction Intended Audience: This manual assumes that the user has a general working knowledge of networking principles and architecture and is familiar with network systems in general. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kingston Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch. There are two models: the KNS500/WG and KNS800/WG, 5-port and 8-port Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch, respectively.
2 Model Types Model Types Fast EtheRx Switch 100TX 10/100TX Wo r k g ro u p Fast Ethernet Switch LINK / ACT PWR FDX / COLL 1 KNS500/WG 2 3 4 5 CASCADE Model KNS500/WG 10/100TX Wo r k g r o u p Fast Ethernet Switch Fast EtheRx Switch 100TX LINK / ACT PWR KNS800/WG FDX / COLL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CASCADE Model KNS800/WG Kingston Technology Company KNS800/WG User’s Guide – Rev.
Special Features 3 Special Features • Provides automatic switching function between 100Mbps and 10Mbps • Interconnect 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet with 10BASE-T Ethernet networks • Auto-Negotiation for 10/100Mbps speed selection, and for half-duplex and full-duplex mode • Uses Store and Forward switching approach to minimize retransmission of faulty packets • Filtering/Forwarding rate of 148,800 packets/second at 100Mbps • Filtering/Forwarding rate of 14,880 packets/second at 10Mbps • Supports up to 1K MAC ad
4 Design Features Design Features Switching Function The Fast EtheRx Switch is basically designed to bridge Standard 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks and to segment 10Mbps or 100Mbps network segments. Auto-Negotiation Auto-Negotiation provides the means of automatically establishing a link by detecting the link capabilities of the connected device on the network to select the best operational mode available (i.e.
Hardware Installation 5 Hardware Installation Before you begin installing network cables, please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with Fast EtheRx Switch. The functions on the front and rear panels are illustrated in the following sections. 100TX Speed Detection LEDs Link / Activity LEDs Fast EtheRx Switch 100TX LINK / ACT 10/100TX Wo r k g ro u p Fast Ethernet Switch PWR FDX / COLL 1 KNS500/WG 2 3 4 5 CASCADE Full-Duplex / Collision LEDs Power LED Cascade Switch Fig.
6 Front Panel Link / Activity LED The LINK/ACT LED uses a single LED to display two functions. A steady green light indicates that a good link has been established, and a flashing green light indicates when data is being received or transmitted. If the LED does not display solid green indicating a good link, check the following: 1. Make sure that the power is turned on for both the Fast EtheRx Switch and the attached device. 2. Verify that the drivers for the network adapter have been loaded on the PC.
Front Panel 7 The following diagrams show the relationship between cable type and which cascade configuration to use. To verify the pin wiring of your UTP cable, see “Appendix A Pin Assignments.” Using a Straight-Through Cable EtheRx Switch CASCADE Leave the cascade switch in the default crossover (MDIX) position when connecting the last UTP port on the Fast EtheRx Switch to a network card or router (or other MDI configured device).
8 Rear Panel Rear Panel Power Connector 12V 5 4 3 2 1.2A 1 10/100TX UTP Ports Figure 3 – KNS500/WG Rear Panel Power Connector 5V 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 3A 1 10/100TX UTP Ports Figure 4 – KNS800/WG Rear Panel Power Connector The Fast EtheRx Switch gets its power from the external power adapter. Insert the power jack into the power connector located to the far right. For safety purposes, ONLY use the included power supply for proper operation.
9 Appendices KNS800/WG User’s Guide - Rev.
10 Appendix A Pin Assignments Appendix A Pin Assignments UTP Port Pin Assignments The UTP ports use RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. Connector pin numbers and pin wiring assignments are listed below in Figure A-1 and Table A-1, respectively. Twisted-Pair cables can be wired with either straightthrough or crossover pin assignments. Both wiring schemes are mentioned in "Appendix B Cabling Guidelines" for reference in creating a twisted-pair cable.
Appendix B Cabling Guidelines Appendix B 11 Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Type When installing network cables, the following table shows appropriate cabling guidelines for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet architecture. Cabling Components: 100BASE-TX Trunk and Patch Cable Type: 4-Pair 100Ω UTP CAT 5 (only 2 pairs used) Modular Plug: 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Patch Panel: 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Table B-1 Network Cable Guidelines (NOTE: All UTP cables come in both solid and stranded filament.
12 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Wiring Standards There are two governmental agencies: the Electronic Industry Association (EIA) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), which set the standard for all cable wiring requirements for commercial buildings. With the advent of 100Mb/s networking products, it is best to use higher quality CAT 5 cables like Belden or Helix as well as CAT 5-compliant patch panels, patch cables, and connectors while following the EIA/TIA wiring standards.
Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 13 UTP Cable Rating Codes UTP cables meet different UL-NEC requirements based mostly on cable-jacket quality. Below is an explanation of the rating codes for each cable type. UL – The National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), details advisory safety considerations for electrical wiring. NEC Article 800 Communications Cables are manufactured to meet these different cable types. 1.
14 Appendix C Appendix C Specifications Specifications Fast EtheRx Model KNS500/WG Compliance: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Standard IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T Standard IEEE802.
Appendix C Specifications 15 Fast EtheRx Model KNS800/WG Compliance: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Standard IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T Standard IEEE802.
___ 16 ______________________Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions What is a switch and what does it do? Switching hubs are low-latency devices that allow you to maximize the bandwidth of a network using concurrent access within the unit. Switches allow you to segment LANs, connect LANs of different speeds, or extend the collision domain of an existing LAN.
Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions 17 Category 5 Compliance vs. Category 5 Performance? Using CAT 5 cabling in your network installation does not necessarily achieve full Category 5 performance. To achieve any category-rated performance, make sure all cabling components, including modular plugs, trunk cables, and patch panels, are at least of the minimum category required.
___ 18 __________________________Appendix E Warranties and Notices Appendix E Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Statement KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ("Kingston") warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, Kingston will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of this product which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials.
Appendix E Warranties and Notices 19 Warranty Claim Requirements To obtain warranty service, return the defective product, freight prepaid and insured, to your local authorized Kingston dealer or distributor, or to the Kingston factory service center located at 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, California 92708, U.S.A. You must include the product serial number (if applicable) and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing.
_____________________________ ___Appendix E Warranties and Notices 20 F.C.C. Certification This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) (2) This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
