NETGEAR FS 517TS manual Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps, Stacked Switching

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Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used to segment a network into multiple connected pieces to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. Both switch models can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can act as bridges connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks.

Model FS524S Switch

Model DS508

Hub

Model FR314

Router

Model EN516

Hub

Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging

Stacked Switching

The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can provide a full-duplex, switched network for large numbers of users by stacking units together.

•The FS517TS Switch has a single stacking port that can cascade another FS517TS Switch. This configuration provides a total of 32 10/100 Mbps ports and two gigabit ports in a single switched stack. The high-speed stacking ports deliver 2 Gbps of throughput across the stacking back plane.

applications 3-2

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Contents Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance IiiCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Technical Specifications InstallationTroubleshooting Connector Pin Assignments Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables TablesPage Introduction IntroductionDescription Features Unique Features Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S SwitchShared Features Package Contents Page Physical Description Front and Back PanelsFront and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 PortsLED Descriptions Front Panel LEDsAuto Uplink FS517TS Only Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port FS517TS OnlyNormal/Uplink Push Button FS524S Only Model FS517TS Switch FR314 Router EN524 Hub Page Desktop Switching ApplicationsSegment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Stacked SwitchingExample of Switched Stacking Applications Page Installation InstallationCharacteristics Requirements Preparing the SiteInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting Devices to the Switch Attaching Mounting BracketsConnecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Connecting Devices to the SwitchInstallation Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Checking the Installation Cabling FS517TS and FS524S SwitchesApplying AC Power Page Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTo is powered on and operating Switch Integrity Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Network Adapter CardsPage Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix Atechnical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Data RateEnvironmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsFS524S Switch W 330 mm 13 D 207 mm 8.2 H 43 mm Electromagnetic EmissionsSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic SusceptibilityPerformance Specifications Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Pin Channel DescriptionCabling guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesFast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTwisted Pair Cables Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Return Loss CablingLength Near End Cross Talk Next Patch Cables ConclusionIndex Environmental Specifications, A-2 Page NETGEAR, Inc