NETGEAR FS518T manual Contents

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Introduction
Benefits of Using Switching Technology	1-1
Types of Ethernet Switches	1-2
Model FS518T Switch Overview	1-3
Features	1-4

CHAPTER 2

Physical Description
Front Panel	2-1
1000BASE-T UTP Ports	2-3
Normal/Uplink Push Button	2-3
Auto MDI/MDIX	2-3
LEDs	2-4
Rear Panel	2-6

CHAPTER 3

Applications
Desktop Switching	3-2
Segment Switching	3-3

CHAPTER 4

Installation
Preparing the Site	4-1
Checking Package Contents	4-1
Installing a Switch	4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface	4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack	4-3
Connecting Devices to the Switch	4-5
Verifying Installation	4-6

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Trademarks Statement of Conditions 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 Auto MDI/MDIX 1000BASE-T UTP PortsNormal/Uplink Push Button 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 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 TroubleshootingSwitch Integrity ConfigurationNetwork Adapter Cards Auto NegotiationElectrical 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