Network Technologies FES-1800 user manual Front panel, Rear panel

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General Features of a Switch

Front panel

FES-1800

Figure 1-1

The switch's front panel displays features LED (light emitting diode) indicators. (See Figure 1-1.)

Rear panel

FES-1800

Figure 1-2

The rear panel of the switch contains the power socket and Ethernet cable con- nectors. Its cable connectors are of RJ-45 type. RJ-45 stands for Recommended Jack No. 45, an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) designation. Each jack serves to connect a cable to the switch.

LED indicators allow users to check the port status and network traffic at a glance. Exhaustive LEDs displayed on the switch allow easy network management. The power socket accepts DC power of 5V. (See Figure 1-2)

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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 SwitchRear panel Front panelFES-1800 Quick Overview of Networking Terminology What is a Switch?Network Terminology Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Cables Required What Is Fast Ethernet?Historical Background Ethernet and Fast Ethernet StandardsCable Length How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network?Uplinking Other Ways to Expand Your Network Different Network TopologiesGateway Before the Installation Installing a SwitchPhysical installation Cable Connections Connecting Hubs or Other SwitchesConnecting end nodes with a cable Connecting a cable to the switchChecking Port Status DPX / COL indicator LED IndicatorsPower indicator Link/ ACT indicatorTroubleshooting Network Management Technical Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Specifications 180-00318-000