NETGEAR FS518T manual Connecting Devices to the Switch

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Connecting Devices to the Switch

To connect devices to the switch:

1.Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable.

Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in length.

2.Connect one end of the Category 5 UTP cable to the Gigabit uplink port and the other end to the linking server or network device.

Note: Gigabit copper over Category 5 cable needs to meet the requirements specified in Appendix C.

3.Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Refer to Figure 4-2 on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518T switch.

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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 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 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 TroubleshootingAuto Negotiation ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAppendix 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