Start Here Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model FS102, Model FS104, or Model FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch—a low-cost, high-performance network solution designed to support power workgroups operating at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. In this installation guide that describes how to install and use the switches, all three switches are referred to collectively as the Model FS102/FS104/FS108 switch.
Package Contents Model FS102 switch FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS102 LINK Model FS104 switch or FAST ETHERNET SWITCH Rx 100 Mbps FS104 LINK Rx 100 Mbps 1 2 Collision 1 2 3 4 1 Collision Power 2 1 2 3 4 or Model FS108 switch FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS108 LINK Rx 100 Mbps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AC power cord Universal power cord adapter Wall mount installation kit Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, and Support Information Card 8900FA
Product Illustration Front Panel of the Model FS102 switch 100 Mbps ports FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS102 LINK Rx 100 Mbps Power 1 2 Collision Power 1 Normal/Uplink push button 2 Front Panel of the Model FS104 switch FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS104 LINK Rx 100 Mbps 1 2 3 4 Power Collision 1 2 3 4 Front Panel of the Model FS108 switch FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS108 LINK Rx 100 Mbps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8899FA Fast Ethernet Vista Ports with Built-in LEDs A
LEDs This table describes the activity of the Model FS102/FS104/FS108 switch LEDs. Label Color Activity Description Pwr (Power) Green On Off Power is supplied to the switch. Power is disconnected. Rx/Tx/Collision Green Blinking Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port. Data collisions are occurring on the port. The blinking action corresponds to the number of collisions. When a collision occurs, the connected device pauses and transmits again after waiting a specified time.
Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for either of the Ethernet ports on the Model FS102 switch, port 4 on the Model FS104 switch, or port 8 on the Model FS108 switch. These ports are configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button position is out.
Applications The Model FS102/FS104/FS108 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configuration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switches in various network environments using other NETGEAR products.
Segment Switching The Model FS108 switch is used as a switch that segments a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. The Model FS108 switch can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model DS108 Dual Speed Hubs.
Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks The Model FS108 switch can function as a two-port bridge connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Users requiring increased network bandwidth can be upgraded to 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network by integrating the Model FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch with the NETGEAR Model EN108 Ethernet Hub and the NETGEAR Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub.
Prepare the Site Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment. Characteristic Requirement Temperature Ambient temperature between 0q and 40q C (32q and 104q F). No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters. Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity of 90%, noncondensing. Ventilation Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.
Verify Installation 3. Set the FDX or AUTO toggle switches on the rear panel for the selected duplex mode. A hub and repeater use a common collision domain for all communications and cannot support full-duplex mode. When connecting any of the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch to a hub, set the port to AUTO. The switch must also be set to AUTO when connecting to any device that does not use NWay autonegotiation to detect the operating mode.
Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Green Link LED is off on an active port. Port connection is not functioning. Make sure the attached device is powered and there is a proper UTP connection at that end. Make sure the network adapter card installed in the PC is in working condition. Verify that the network adapter card is100 Mbps capable and that the 100 Mbps LED and Link LEDs are on at the network adapter card in the PC.
Symptom Cause Solution Yellow Rx/Tx Collision LED is blinking excessively. Data collision is The port and switch might be functioning correctly. occurring on the port. However, check the following to make sure that excessive collisions are normal (as in most Ethernet networks) and not caused by: • Incorrect cabling or connectors • Wiring techniques • Mismatched duplex operating mode settings Green FDX LED is off when you have set the port to operate in fullduplex mode.
RJ-45 Connector The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is used to connect workstations and switches through unshielded twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connector accepts four-pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable. Only two pairs are used for 10BASE-T wiring.
Technical Specifications General Specifications Model FS102 Switch Model FS104 Switch Model FS108 Switch ISO/IEC 802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3i) 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.3x 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data Rate 100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT-3 physical interface for 100BASE-TX 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded Interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet interface Power Consumption Input Voltage (Power Adapter) 8W 15.
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