Asante Technologies FS4002E/FS4004E, FS4008E/FS4016E About This Manual, Chapter Contents

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About This Manual

This manual describes four models of the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet FS4000E Series Switches:

FS4002E — two-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

FS4004E — four-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

FS4008E — eight-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

FS4016E — sixteen-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

These models are similar in every respect except for the number of ports and LED indicators (FS4016E only). Therefore, unless otherwise noted, all information provided in this manual is applicable to all.

Chapter Contents

This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” describes the FriendlyNet FS4002E, FS4004E, FS4008E and FriendlyNet FS4016E Fast Ethernet Switches and their features

Chapter 2, “Installation,” explains how to install, mount, and apply power to the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switches

Chapter 3, “LED Indicators,” describes how to interpret the LEDs on the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switches’

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” explains how to troubleshoot prob- lems by monitoring the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switches’ LEDs

Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the FriendlyNet Fast Ether- net Switches’ technical specifications

Appendix C, “Technical Support” explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support

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Contents FriendlyNet 4000E Series Limited Lifetime Warranty Table of Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Technical Support About This Manual Chapter ContentsDocument Conventions Introduction FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet SwitchIntroduction FeaturesFast Ethernet and Switching Technology Performance FeaturesPerformance Features Fast Ethernet TechnologySwitch Acts as a Bridge Between Network Segments Switching TechnologySwitch Supports Network Expansion Package Contents InstallationFS4002E InstallationComponents Components FS4004EFS4016E FS4008ECabling and Voltage Requirements Cabling and Voltage RequirementsCabling Requirements Desktop Mounting Mounting ConfigurationsVoltage Requirements Wall Mounting the FS4002E, FS4004E, and FS4008E Mounting Configurations10 Attaching mounting brackets to the FS4008E Rack Mounting the FS4008E or FS4016EConnecting Network Devices Connecting Network DevicesConnecting a PC to the Switch Connecting a Hub with no Uplink Port to the Switch Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté SwitchPowering on the Switch Powering on the SwitchFS4002E and FS4004E FS4008E and FS4016EInstallation LED Indicators on the Switch LED IndicatorsLED Indicators LED Indicators for Power OnState Status LED Indicators for Port ConnectionsLED Indicators on the Switch Activity LEDs Problem Action TroubleshootingA-2 FS4000E Series Specifications SpecificationsFS4000E Series Performance Specifications FS4000E Series Physical and Environmental SpecificationsContacting Technical Support Technical SupportPage Page Asanté TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 821 FOX LANE, SAN JOSE, CA