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IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3x

Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links.

IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Link Segment

Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a repeater and a PC.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

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.

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty EC Conformance Declaration Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Industry Canada Class a Safety Compliance IiiWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Underwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Table of Contents Making Network Connections Installing the SwitchTroubleshooting Vii Viii Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100 OverviewSwitch Architecture Management OptionsDescription of Hardware 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports SMC6724L2Status LEDs Port and System LEDsSwitch Management Spanning Tree ProtocolTraffic Priority Multicast SwitchingVLANs Optional 1000BASE-SX Module SMC6724L2GSSC Power Supply ReceptacleOptional Media Extender Module Expandability Features and BenefitsConnectivity Performance ManagementAbout the Tigerswitch 10/100 Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningSample Applications Collapsed BackboneRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan ConnectionsMaking Vlan Connections Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Network Diameter Using Repeaters Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance SMC 5-4-3 RuleApplication Notes Network Planning Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Mounting Rack MountingAttaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetConnecting to a Power Source Power ReceptacleConnecting Network Devices Chapter Making Network ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Devices Cabling GuidelinesCrossover/Straight-Through Wiring Requirement Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair ConnectionsWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic Devices Making SC Port Connections Appendix a Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch IndicatorsIn-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix B CablesFigure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsStraight-Through Wiring 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin AssignmentsCrossover Wiring Console Port Pin Assignments Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin NumbersConsole Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem DB-9 Port Pin AssignmentsConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsWeight TemperaturePower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Management Features Compliances WarrantyStandards Slide-in Module 1000BASE-SX Extender ModuleModel StandardsAppendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Glossary Glossary-1 Auto-Negotiation BandwidthGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 RJ-45 Connector Switched PortsGlossary-5 Network DiameterGlossary-6 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page Internet