NetComm NP2160 manual About this Guide, Purpose, Terms/Usage, Overview of this Users Guide

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package.

Purpose

This guide discusses how to install your NetComm 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term "ProSwitch" or "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to your NetComm16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.

Overview of this User's Guide

Introduction.

Describes the Switch and its features.

Unpacking and Installation.

Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch.

Identifying External Components.

Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.

Using the ProSwitch

Describes the different applications of the NetComm16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch.

Trouble Shooting

Provided to assist you in the event that you experience difficulties.

Cabling Guidelines

Gives the guidelines for the different cables used when building a network.

Technical Specifications.

Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.

Rev.1 - YML623

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16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch

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Page Contents Overview of this Users Guide About this GuidePurpose Terms/UsageSwitching Technology IntroductionFast Ethernet Technology Features Rack Mounting Unpacking and InstallationInstallation UnpackingRev.1 YML623 Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Identifying External Components LED Indicator PanelDesktop Switching Using the ProswitchSegment Switching Extending a Network Trouble Shooting ConfigurationNetwork Adapter Cards RJ-45 Plug Connector PIN AssignmentsCable Lengths Cable SpecificationsCabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable GuidelinesTwisted Pair Cables Following diagram illustrates crossover twisted pair cablePerformance Technical SpecificationGeneral Physical and EnvironmentalContact Information Registering Your Netcomm ProductLimitations of Warranty WarrantyRev.1 YML623 Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch