Network Technologies FES-1800 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch!

The Xsense Fast Ethernet switch provide you the possibility in setting up a small, medium or large size network without encountering bandwidth bottlenecks.

The switch is compliant with the IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet standard, which will power your network with a 100Mbps-transmission speed.

Xsense Fast Ethernet network is ideal for transferring large files in a network and accessing to advanced applications such as videoconferencing.

This manual provides the main features on your switch, as well as a brief expla- nation on networking terminology and topography. Tips for the switch installation and everyday network management (including troubleshooting) are also included to help you get started.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual Copyright Quick installation Contents Introduction General Features of a Switch Introduction General features of FES-1800 Switch General Features of a SwitchFES-1800 Front panelRear panel Network Terminology What is a Switch?Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Historical Background What Is Fast Ethernet?Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Standards Cables RequiredUplinking How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network?Cable Length Other Ways to Expand Your Network Different Network TopologiesGateway Physical installation Installing a SwitchBefore the Installation Connecting end nodes with a cable Connecting Hubs or Other SwitchesConnecting a cable to the switch Cable ConnectionsChecking Port Status Power indicator LED IndicatorsLink/ ACT indicator DPX / COL indicatorTroubleshooting Network Management Physical Specifications SpecificationsTechnical Specifications 180-00318-000