Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks 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 FS518 Switch Overview .......................................................................................1-3 Features ................................................................................................................
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards ..................................................................................................5-2 Configuration ..................................................................................................................5-2 Switch Integrity ...............................................................................................................5-2 Autonegotiation ..................................................................................
Figures Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. Figure 2-4. Front Panel of the Model FS518 Switch ...................................................2-1 Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs ...............................................2-2 1000BASE-SX Fiber Connection .............................................................2-3 Rear Panel of the Model FS518 Switch ...................................................2-6 Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Desktop Switch .............
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Tables Table 2-1. LED Descriptions ....................................................................................2-5 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. Table C-2. Table C-3. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable ......................................... C-2 Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable ...........
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. This 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. To relieve server and backbone bottlenecks, the Model FS518 switch also has two Gigabit Ethernet fiber uplink ports.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 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. When all network ports are operating at 100 Mbps and sending traffic to the server, the server needs a faster transmission speed to avoid bottlenecks.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS518 Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is an autosensing 10/ 100 Mbps switch with two Gigabit uplink interfaces. This high-performance switch is developed primarily to be used as a segment switch, even though it is priced as a desktop switch.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Features The Model FS518 switch has the following key features: • 16 autonegotiating (speed and duplex mode) 10/100 Mbps UTP ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and client or peer-to-peer communication using simple Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • 16 vista RJ-45 network ports with built-in LEDs to monitor individual port status • Two autonegotiating (duplex mode and flow control) Gigabit fiber ports w
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch • Conformity to standards: — IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard — ISO/IEC 8802-3 and ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards — IEEE 802.
Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518 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 FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518 switch is equipped with 16 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet UTP ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Link 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 FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 1000BASE-SX Fiber Ports The Model FS518 switch has two1000BASE-SX fiber ports. These ports operate at 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode exclusively and provide a standard duplex SC connector for 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable. Figure 2-3 shows a fiber optic cable connection to a duplex SC connector. The Link LED to the right of the 1000BASE-SX fiber port indicates whether or not proper signaling is established with the remote port.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 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 power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: • 2-4 – Network link at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps – Data transmission or receive activity – Collision occurrence when in half-duplex mode or full-duplex mode For the fiber port: – Link status (fiber port 17 or 18 operates only at 1000 Mbps) –
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 2-1 describes each LED on the front panel of the Model FS518 switch. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Power is supplied to the switch. Off Power is disconnected. Blinking Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port. The blinking action corresponds to the number of packets that are transmitted or received. Off No packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-4, the rear panel of the Model FS518 switch has a cooling fan and a standard AC power receptacle. 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.50A 1 2 9317FA Key: 1= Cooling fan 2= AC power outlet Figure 2-4.
Chapter 3 Applications This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch into your network. The Model FS518 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, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518 switch used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Segment Switching The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS518 switch segmenting networks that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub.
Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. Preparing the Site 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 FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to the enclosed Customer Support Information Card for more information. 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 FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Installing the Switch in a Rack To mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, you need these 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 To install
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch 4. Hold the switch with the mounting holes in the brackets aligned with the holes in the rack. 8945FA Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518 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.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices to the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in length. 2. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the Gigabit uplink port and the other end to the linking server or network device.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 9POR 10/1 T 00M bps Pow er Fast Ethe rnet 1 2 3 4 Gree Sw itch Rx/T x n= 5 FDX , Yello 6 w= 7 COL 8 9 On = Link Norm al/U plink Eth ern et Tx Rx MODE L Tx Rx 1000 FS 518 M Link 9315FB Figure 4-3. Connecting to the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Note: The 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port always operates at full-duplex mode.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518 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 Check the power cord connections for the switch and the at the hub. connected device.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Physical Specifications Dimensions: (W) 13 by (H) 1.7 by (D) 8 in. (W) 33.0 by (H) 4.3 by (D) 20.3 cm Weight: 5.0 lb 2.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 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, the RJ-45 connector, and the fiber connector used for the NETGEAR Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks. 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 FS518 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 with the Model FS518 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 two-pair or four-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 FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet • 10 ft (3 m) from the wall outlet to the desktop device The patch panel and other connecting hardware must meet the requirements for 100 Mbps
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 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 FS518 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.
Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch Fiber Optic Cables In North America, use EIA-569-A horizontal 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAA). Internationally, use ISO/IEC 11801 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fiber cable (IEC 793-2 type A1b, with 1.0 db/km attenuation and 500 MHz/km bandwidth). Refer to Table C-2 for the minimum requirements of fiber optic cable. Fiber Cable Specifications Table C-2 lists the electrical requirements of fiber cable. Table C-2.
Index Numbers 10/100 Mbps ports, 2-1 full-duplex mode, 1-3 100 Mbps LEDs, 2-5 I A applications desktop switching, 3-2 segment switching, 3-3 autonegotiation, 5-2 installation in a rack, 4-3 on a flat surface, 4-2 verifying, 4-6 L C LEDs (table), 2-4 cable Category 5, C-1, C-2, C-4 crossover twisted pair, C-3 fiber optic, C-5 fiber specifications, C-5 guidelines, C-2 specifications, C-2 straight-through twisted pair, C-3 termination method, C-1 Link LED, 2-5 connections to other devices, 4-5 cross
P U package contents, 4-1 uplink ports, 2-3 wiring, 2-3, B-2, C-3 patch panel, C-2, C-4 ports, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Power LED, 2-1, 2-5 R UTP cable, Category 5, C-1 V RJ-45 plug, using for patch cables, C-4 vista RJ-45 connector description, 1-4, 2-2 pin assignments, B-1 using with UTP cable, 2-2 S W segment switching, 1-2, 3-3 World Wide Web, iv rear panel, 2-6 RJ-45 connector.
