NETGEAR FS518T manual Customer Support, Internet/World Wide Web

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Customer Support

For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation:

•Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com.

•Call Technical Support at the phone number listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch.

•Email Technical Support at support@NETGEAR.com.

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.

Internet/World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Troubleshooting Technical SpecificationsConnector Pin Assignments 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 Normal/Uplink Push Button 1000BASE-T UTP PortsAuto MDI/MDIX 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 SwitchChecking Package Contents InstallationPreparing the Site 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 InformationConfiguration Switch IntegrityNetwork Adapter Cards Auto NegotiationGeneral Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsElectrical 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 GuidelinesCategory 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 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