Troubleshooting, Technical Specifications | NETGEAR FS518T instruction

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CHAPTER 5

Troubleshooting
Network Adapter Cards	5-2
Configuration	5-2
Switch Integrity	5-2
Auto Negotiation	5-2

APPENDIX A

Technical Specifications
General Specifications	A-1

APPENDIX B

Connector Pin Assignments
RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector	B-1

APPENDIX C

Cabling Guidelines
Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines		C-1
Category 5	Cable	C-2
Category 5	Cable Specifications	C-2
Twisted Pair Cables		C-3
Patch Panels and Cables		C-4
Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable		C-5

INDEX

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NETGEAR FS518T manual Troubleshooting, Technical Specifications, Connector Pin Assignments, Cabling Guidelines

Contents

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