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GLOSSARY

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

Modal Bandwidth

Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal bandwidth is specified in units of MHz per km, which indicates the amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance.

MTU

Multiple Tenant Units

Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)

One of the services using voice band. Sometimes used as a descriptor for all voice band services.

Private Branch Exchange (PBX)

A telephone exchange local to a particular organization who use, rather than provide, telephone services.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

Splitter

A filter to separate DSL signals from POTS signals to prevent mutual interference.

Switched Ports

Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.

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Contents TigerAccess EE Page TigerAccess EE Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty SMC Networks, Inc Mason Irvine, CA Vii CompliancesFCC Class a FCC PartCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Industry Canada Class aViii Safety Compliance PSE AlarmWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit France and Peru only Power Cord SafetyPower Cord Set France et Pérou uniquement XiiXiii Related Publications Environmental StatementPurpose AudienceTable of Contents Xvi Making Network ConnectionsXvii AppendicesXviii TablesXix FiguresFigures Overview Chapter About Tigeraccess EE SwitchAbout the Tigeraccess EE Switch Vdsl Application Vdsl TechnologyNetwork Management Options Switch ArchitectureDescription of Hardware 1000BASE-T Ports RJ-21 PortsSFP Slots Management PortOptional SFP Transceivers Console Port Ethernet-over-VDSL CPE Optional EquipmentPort and System Status LEDs Condition Status System Status LEDsKey Features Power Supply SocketVdsl Features Ethernet Connectivity System Features Management features includeExpandability Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningApplication Examples Internet Connections Internet ConnectionsMaking Vlan Connections Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Application Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Verifying Site Requirement Installing Additional EquipmentInstalling Ethernet Cabling Package Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingInserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot Installing an Optional SFP TransceiverPower Socket Connecting to a Power SourceSwitch’s 8-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Connecting to the Console PortWiring Map for Serial Cable Wiring Map for Serial CableConnecting to the Console Port Installing the Switch Chapter Making Network Connections Connecting RJ-21 CablesConnecting to the Punch-down Blocks Connecting to the Punch-down BlocksUsing Patch Panels Using Patch PanelsConnecting Twisted-Pair Devices Network Wiring ConnectionsCabling Guidelines Customer Premises Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesConnecting Fiber Optic Devices Making LC Port Connections Connectivity RulesMaximum 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length 1000BASE-T Cable RequirementsMbps Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthMbps Ethernet Cable Lengths Mbps Fast Ethernet Cable LengthsCable Labeling and Connection Records Symptom Possible Cause Action Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators Table A-1 Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsFault is on Power and Cooling Problems InstallationIn-Band Access Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B CablesPin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsTable B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Figure B-2 Straight-through Wiring Straight-Through WiringFigure B-3 Crossover Wiring Crossover WiringTable B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 1000BASE-T Pin AssignmentsAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableFiber Standards Table B-4 RJ-21 Port Pin Assignments Vdsl Line connector Pins CircuitRJ-21 Port Pin Assignments Console Port Pin Assignments DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsTable B-5 DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Table B-7 Console to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PCConsole to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Table B-6 Console Port to 9-Pin DTE Port on PCPorts Appendix C SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Vdsl Specifications Band Plan Up to 6 bandsPower Supply Switching Database 8K MAC address entries LEDsWeight TemperatureManagement Features Switch FeaturesCompliances StandardsSafety Compliances Product Number Description Table D-1 TigerAccess EE Products and AccessoriesOrdering Information Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 1000BASE-TGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Very high data rate Digital Subscriber Line Vdsl Glossary-6Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP User Datagram Protocol UDPVirtual LAN Vlan Glossary-7Glossary-8 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 SFP Index-3Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call