NETGEAR FS518T Trademarks, Statement of Conditions, Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

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Trademarks

NETGEAR is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio commu- nications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Connector Pin Assignments TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables Benefits of Using Switching Technology IntroductionTypes of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Features Model FS518T switch has the following key featuresIntroduction Physical Description Front PanelVista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs Auto MDI/MDIX 1000BASE-T UTP PortsNormal/Uplink Push Button LEDs LED Descriptions Label Color Activity DescriptionRear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Rear PanelApplications Desktop Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop SwitchSegment Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment SwitchPreparing the Site InstallationChecking Package Contents Installing a Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceInstalling the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Verifying Installation Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet SwitchTroubleshooting Troubleshooting InformationNetwork Adapter Cards ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Auto NegotiationElectrical Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 ConnectorPin Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable GuidelinesTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsCategory 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair CablePatch Panels and Cables Cabling LengthReturn Loss Near End Cross Talk NextPatch Cables ConclusionsNetwork Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal Ports NumbersWorld Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0