NETGEAR manual Desktop Switching, Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch

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Desktop Switching

Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518T switch, used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server.

Key

1000 Mbps

100Mbps

10Mbps

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Fast Ethernet Switch

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FS518T

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Key:

1 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex)

2 = Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position) 3 = PC with 10 Mbps connection

4 = PCs with 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet adapter cards installed

Figure 3-1. Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch

Note: If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server is connected.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate 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 1000BASE-T UTP Ports Normal/Uplink Push ButtonAuto 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 SwitchingInstallation Checking Package ContentsPreparing 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 NegotiationAppendix a Technical Specifications General 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 Specifications Category 5 CableTable 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