Introduction The NETGEAR™ Model FS2105 Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS2108 Fast Ethernet Switch simplify 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) switching technology so that small businesses can enjoy the same high-performance networking facilities that the corporate users enjoy. These switches boost network throughput, while preserving your investment, so that there is no need to replace installed cabling, desktop software, or hardware.
Network Ports Ports 1 through 4 for the Model FS2105 Fast Ethernet Switch and ports 1 through 7 for the Model FS2108 Fast Ethernet Switch are permanently configured for normal wiring for connection to a PC or a router. They are all 10/100 Mbps ports. Normal/Uplink Ports There are two port 5s for the Model FS2105 Fast Ethernet Switch and two port 8s for the Model FS2108 Fast Ethernet Switch.
Expanded Workgroup Both the Model FS2105 Fast Ethernet Switch and the Model FS2108 Fast Ethernet Switch can be used to connect multiple PC workgroups. Model FS2108 Switch 110V 3A MAX Uplink 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Uplink Model DS108 10/100 Mbps Hub 7.
Magnet Mounting the Switch Inserting the Magnet 1 2 9640FA Removing the Magnet 2 1 9641FA Connecting the Network To connect devices to the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using category 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 plug. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the total cable length between your PC and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters). 2. Connect the switch for specific devices: • To connect to a PC or router, use port 5 Normal (or port 8 Normal).
Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch: • The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on. • The green Link/Activity LED on each connected port is on. When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in “LEDs” for information about the LEDs and their activity. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Green 100M LED is off. Cause Port is operating in 10 Mbps mode. Green Link LED Port is is on and Green operating in FDX LED is off half-duplex mode.
Technical Specifications Type Standards Compatibility Specification IEEC 802-3, 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEC 802-3u, 100BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow control; back-pressure support Compatible with major network software, including Windows®, NetWare, Mac OS, and Linux Network Interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet interface Power Model FS2105 switch: 5.5 w max. Model FS2108 switch: 8.0 w max. Physical Specifications Dimensions: 177 x 118 x 32 mm (for both switches) Weight: 1.25 lb; 0.
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