Connecting Devices to the Switch | NETGEAR FS518T specification

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Connecting Devices to the Switch

To connect devices to the switch:

1.Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable.

Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in length.

2.Connect one end of the Category 5 UTP cable to the Gigabit uplink port and the other end to the linking server or network device.

Note: Gigabit copper over Category 5 cable needs to meet the requirements specified in Appendix C.

3.Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Refer to Figure 4-2 on page 4-6 when connecting the Model FS518T switch.

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NETGEAR FS518T manual Connecting Devices to the Switch

Contents

Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Cabling Guidelines TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Figures Tables Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology Types of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Model FS518T switch has the following key features Features Introduction Front Panel Physical Description Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs 1000BASE-T UTP Ports Normal/Uplink Push ButtonAuto MDI/MDIX LEDs Label Color Activity Description LED Descriptions Rear Panel Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Applications Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Desktop Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch Segment Switching Installation Checking Package ContentsPreparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing a Switch Installing 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 Installation Troubleshooting Information Troubleshooting Auto Negotiation ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter Cards Appendix a Technical Specifications General SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments Pin Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Category 5 Cable Specifications Category 5 CableTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Twisted Pair Cables Patch Panels and Cables Length Cabling Near End Cross Talk Next Return Loss Conclusions Patch Cables Numbers Network Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal Ports World Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0