NETGEAR SW108 manual Chapter Physical Description, Front Panel

Chapter 2

Physical Description

This chapter explains the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model SW108 Ethernet switch. It is divided into sections explaining the front and rear panels of the switch. Use the key at the bottom of each illustration to identify the panel components.

Front Panel

For easier management and control of the switch, familiarize yourself with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button switches on the front panel, as illustrated in Figure 2-1.

3

1

4

10 BASE-T ETHERNET SWITCH SW108

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Power Green = Rx/Tx Yellow = Collision

10 Mbps

Link FDX

Normal/Uplink

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2

886EA

Key:

1 = Power LED

2 = Rx/Tx and Collision LEDs for ports 1 through 8

3 =10 Mbps Ethernet ports1 through 8 with Link and FDX LEDs on each port 4 = Normal/Uplink push button to configure port 8

Figure 2-1. Front panel of the Model SW108 switch

Physical Description 2-1