NETGEAR FS518T manual Installation, Preparing the Site, Checking Package Contents

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION

This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch.

Preparing the Site

Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the switch, as described in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

Checking Package Contents

Unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the following list:

•NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch

•Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation

•Rack Mount Kit for rack installation

•AC power cord

•Warranty & Owner Registration Card

•This installation guide

•Support Information Card

Caution: Use the appropriate power cord as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursInternet/World Wide Web Customer SupportContents Cabling Guidelines TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Connector Pin AssignmentsFigures 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 Auto MDI/MDIX 1000BASE-T UTP PortsNormal/Uplink Push Button LEDs Label Color Activity Description LED DescriptionsRear Panel Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Applications Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Desktop SwitchingModel FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch Segment SwitchingPreparing the Site InstallationChecking Package Contents 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 TroubleshootingAuto Negotiation ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsElectrical Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGeneral 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 GuidelinesTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsCategory 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