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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Introduction
Benefits of Using Switching Technology	1-1
Types of Ethernet Switches	1-2
Model FS518T Switch Overview	1-3
Features	1-4

CHAPTER 2

Physical Description
Front Panel	2-1
1000BASE-T UTP Ports	2-3
Normal/Uplink Push Button	2-3
Auto MDI/MDIX	2-3
LEDs	2-4
Rear Panel	2-6

CHAPTER 3

Applications
Desktop Switching	3-2
Segment Switching	3-3

CHAPTER 4

Installation
Preparing the Site	4-1
Checking Package Contents	4-1
Installing a Switch	4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface	4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack	4-3
Connecting Devices to the Switch	4-5
Verifying Installation	4-6

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NETGEAR FS518T manual Contents

Contents

Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Technical Specifications TroubleshootingConnector Pin Assignments Cabling Guidelines 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 Auto MDI/MDIX 1000BASE-T UTP PortsNormal/Uplink Push Button 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 Preparing the Site InstallationChecking Package Contents 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 Switch Integrity ConfigurationNetwork Adapter Cards Auto Negotiation Electrical Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGeneral 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 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsCategory 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