Applications, Desktop Switching | NETGEAR FS 524S, FS 517TS manual

CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS

The FS517TS and FS524S Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Both switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used with 10 Mbps hubs, 100 Mbps hubs, or 10/100 Mbps switches. They can also be stacked to create one large virtual switch. This chapter shows how the FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used in various network environments.

Topics include:

•Desktop switching

•Segment switching and bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

Desktop Switching

The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used as desktop switches to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 200 Mbps full-duplex connection.

	1000 Mbps	Server
	100 Mbps	Server
	100 Mbps
	10 Mbps

	Model FS524S	Model FS517TS
		Switch
	Switch

Server

Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching

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NETGEAR FS 524S, FS 517TS manual Applications, Desktop Switching

Contents

Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Iii EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Troubleshooting InstallationTechnical Specifications Cabling Guidelines Connector Pin Assignments Figures Tables TablesPage Description IntroductionIntroduction Features Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Unique Features Shared Features Package Contents Page Front and Back Panels Physical Description Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch Front Panel LEDs LED Descriptions Normal/Uplink Push Button FS524S Only Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port FS517TS OnlyAuto Uplink FS517TS Only Model FS517TS Switch FR314 Router EN524 Hub Page Applications Desktop Switching Stacked Switching Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Example of Switched Stacking Applications Page Installation Installation Preparing the Site Characteristics Requirements Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Installation Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the Installation Applying AC Power Page Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting To is powered on and operating Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsPage Electrical Specifications Appendix Atechnical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data Rate FS524S Switch W 330 mm 13 D 207 mm 8.2 H 43 mm Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Susceptibility Safety Agency Approvals Performance Specifications RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments Pin Channel Description 100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesCabling guidelines Category 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Length CablingReturn Loss Near End Cross Talk Next Conclusion Patch Cables Index Environmental Specifications, A-2 Page NETGEAR, Inc