NETGEAR FS 750, FS 726 manual Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

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Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used to segment a network into multiple con- nected 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 FS726 Switch

Model DS508

Hub

Model FR314

Router

Model EN516

Hub

Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging

Media Compatibility and Conversion

The FS726 and FS750 Switches are ideal for a mixed media environment. Both switch- es feature two front panel module bays that can be easily installed with one or two fiber Gigabit Ethernet modules, one or two copper Gigabit Ethernet modules, or one gigabit module of each type, providing optimal flexibility for high-speed connection to a server or your network backbone.

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Contents Modular Fast Ethernet Switch Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterIii EN 55024 Declaration of ConformityInternet/World Wide Web Customer SupportContents Connector Pin Assignments Troubleshooting InformationTechnical Specifications Cabling Guidelines Appendix CTables Tables Introduction IntroductionDescription Key Features FeaturesKey Features Additional Features Introduction Package Contents Front and Back Panels Physical DescriptionFront and Back Panels of the FS726 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Front and Back Panels of the FS750 SwitchFront Panel LEDs LED Mode Button and LED DescriptionsAuto Uplink Module BaysCreating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Example Reset Button Applications Desktop SwitchingMedia Compatibility and Conversion Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 MbpsExample of Media Compatibility and Conversion Applications Installation InstallationPreparing the Site Characteristics RequirementsInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting Devices to the Switch Installation Connecting Devices to the SwitchUsing Gigabit Ethernet Modules Applying AC Power Checking the InstallationInstallation Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting ChartTo is powered on and operating Network Adapter Cards Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Switch IntegrityInterface Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data RateFS726 FS750 Performance SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Physical Specifications FS726Electromagnetic Susceptibility Safety Agency ApprovalsElectromagnetic Emissions RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector Cabling 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 Conclusion Near End Cross Talk NextPatch Cables Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Cable SpecificationsFiber Optic Cables Gigabit Cable GuidelinesIndex Index NETGEAR, Inc