NETGEAR FS518T manual Introduction

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•Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs

•Easy Plug and Play installation with no software to configure, saving time and minimizing the potential for configuration errors

•Protocol independence and compatibility with all common protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, and Microsoft Networks

•Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension to 10/100 segments

•Connection to a hub, using a simple, straight-through cable

•Auto MDI/MDIX on Gigabit ports, requiring no Normal/Uplink switch on the two Gigabit ports

•Conformity to standards:

–IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard

–IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard

–IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T standard

–IEEE 802.3x flow control

•Rack Mount Kit provided for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equip- ment rack, or for mounting on the wall

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursInternet/World Wide Web Customer SupportContents Technical Specifications TroubleshootingConnector Pin Assignments Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables Introduction Benefits of Using Switching TechnologyTypes of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Model FS518T switch has the following key features FeaturesIntroduction Front Panel Physical DescriptionVista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs Normal/Uplink Push Button 1000BASE-T UTP PortsAuto MDI/MDIX LEDs Label Color Activity Description LED DescriptionsRear Panel Rear Panel of the Model FS518T SwitchApplications Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Desktop SwitchingModel FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch Segment SwitchingChecking Package Contents InstallationPreparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing a SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch Verifying InstallationTroubleshooting Information TroubleshootingSwitch Integrity ConfigurationNetwork Adapter Cards Auto NegotiationGeneral Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN AssignmentsPin Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesCategory 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Twisted Pair CablesPatch Panels and Cables Length CablingNear End Cross Talk Next Return LossConclusions Patch CablesNumbers Network Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal PortsWorld Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0