Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology .........................................................................1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches ............................................................................................1-2 Model FS516 Switch Overview .......................................................................................1-2 Features ................................................................................................................
Chapter 4 Installation Site Preparation ..............................................................................................................4-1 Package Contents ..........................................................................................................4-1 Installing a Switch ...........................................................................................................4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ............................................................
Figures Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. Figure 3-1. Front Panel of the Model FS516 Switch ...................................................2-1 The Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs ........................................2-2 Rear Panel of the Model FS516 Switch ...................................................2-4 Using the Model FS516 Switch for Desktop Switching ............................3-2 Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3. Figure 3-4. Figure 3-5. Figure 4-1. Figure B-1. Figure C-1. Figure C-2.
Tables viii Table 2-1. LED Descriptions ....................................................................................2-3 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information ....................................................................5-1 Table B-1. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments ..................................................................................... B-2 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable .........................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch. The switch provides you with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. This guide describes how to install and use the switch.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch This improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). As a result, the performance upgrade and the applications it enables are obtained very quickly and at a low cost. Types of Ethernet Switches Ethernet switches can be classified in different ways—as desktop switches or as segment switches. A desktop switch is designed to support one or a few PCs per port.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch The Model FS516 switch can be used to partition a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network to enhance the capacity of the network to support advanced applications. In addition, the switch provides a link between traditional 10 Mbps networks and faster 100 Mbps networks. By installing a Model FS516 switch, a user can connect any 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps device to the switch without worrying about the running speed of the device.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension The switch can be connected to a hub using a simple, straight-through cable.
Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS516 switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Fast Ethernet Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is equipped with 16 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs. The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the switch power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: – Link status – Data transmission or receive activity – Collision occurrence – Full-duplex or half-duplex mode – 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps speed transmission Table 2-1 describes each LED on the front panel of the switch. Table 2-1.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-3, the rear panel has a full-duplex (FDX) toggle switch, an auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch, a standard AC power receptacle, and fans for cooling. 1 AUTO FDX - 2 3 Enable port to determine duplex mode automatically Force port to operate at Full Duplex and Half Duplex mode only 1 10/100 Mbps 8 1 8 FDX AUTO 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.
Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network. The Model FS516 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.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. 1 2 4 3 8237FA Key: 1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection 2 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 3 = PCs with 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter cards installed 4 = PC with 10 Mbps connection Figure 3-1.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Segment Switching The Model FS516 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Extending a Network Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs and PCs to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs, the network is expanded by 200 Mbps with the addition of each switch. Figure 3-3 illustrates a network of NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with three Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switches.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks The Model FS516 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.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch High-Bandwidth File Servers The Model FS516 switch increases bandwidth for workgroups and strengthens network throughput when accessing high-volume file servers. The switch provides parallel communication between each of the ports. This method of communication allows multiple conversations to occur concurrently, expands overall throughput, and enables key servers or other heavily used devices to be available to more users.
Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Site Preparation Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the switch, as described in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to page iv for the location of customer support in your area. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the switch if you need to return it for repair.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Installing the Switch in a Rack For mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, you need the following tools and materials: • Two mounting brackets supplied from the Rack Mount Kit • Eight screws supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch • Four screws and nylon washers supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the rack • #1 Phillips screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver T
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch 5. Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack. 6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the switch to the rack. 7. Install any additional devices in your stack. For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch 2. Set the FDX or AUTO switches on the rear panel for the 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 auto-negotiation to detect the operating mode.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received at the hub. Check the power cord connections for the switch and the connected device.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information (continued) Symptom Cause Solution One or more components All system components Test the components in an alternate environment are malfunctioning. are not properly installed. where all other components are functioning properly. A segment or device is not recognized as part of the network. One or more devices are not properly connected or cabling does not meet Ethernet guidelines.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C Storage temperature: -32° to 104° C Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Storage humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3,000 m) maximum Storage altitude: 10,000 ft (3,000 m) maximum Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: CE mark, commercial FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EN 55 022 (CISP
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.
Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs. The RJ-45 plug accepts 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) 100-ohm cable and connects into the vista RJ-45 connector.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45 connector. Table B-1.
Appendix C Cabling Guidelines This appendix provides specifications for cables used for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX. The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consisting of either 2-pair or 4-pair twisted insulated copper conductors bound in a single plastic sheath. Category 5 cable is certified up to 100 MHz bandwidth.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Cable Lengths Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (100 meters) in length, divided as follows: • 20 feet (6 meters) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) • 295 feet (90 meters) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet • 10 feet (3 meters) from the wall outlet to the desktop device The patch panel and other connecting hardware must meet the requirements for
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device. Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports.
Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating. To wire patch panels, you need two Category 5 UTP cables with an RJ-45 plug at each end, as shown in Figure C-3. 1 2 1 87654321 87654321 5525.
Index Numbers 10/100 Mbps ports, 2-1 100 Mbps LEDs, 2-3 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX networks, bridging, 3-5 A applications bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX networks, 3-5 desktop switching, 3-2 extending a network, 3-4 high-bandwidth file server connections, 3-6 segment switching, 3-3 AUTO duplex toggle switches, 2-4, 4-5 auto-duplex mode, 1-3 B D data collisions, 2-3 desktop switching, 1-2, 3-2 duplex toggle switches, 1-2, 2-4, 4-5 F FDX duplex toggle switches, 2-4, 4-5 FDX LED, 2-3 features, 1-3 front
M S MAC layer device, 1-3 MDI. See uplink MDI-X.
