Transition Networks E-PSW-TX-02 Maintenance, Network Flexibility, Fault Isolation, Pocket Switch

Network Flexibility

The Transition Networks’ pocket switch can assist a network administrator in maintaining existing resources as the network evolves from shared legacy 10Mb/s Ethernet to switched 100Mb/s Fast Ethernet because a pocket switch can function as :

•A 2-port bridge in the legacy 10BASE-T environment

•A connection between the legacy 10BASE-T environment and the evolving Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX /100BASE-FX environment

•A 2-port bridge in the Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX /100BASE-FX environment.

Standards-Based

Transition Networks’ pocket switches are designed and built according to accepted and evolving Ethernet standards. The IEEE 802.3 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications, which applies to 10BASE-T, has been adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). IEEE 802.3u is the extension of IEEE 802.3 to 100BASE-X.

Protocol Compatible

As devices functioning on the OSI MAC layer, Transition Networks’ pocket switches are protocol independent and therefore totally compatible with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet and XNS protocols. No software installation is required. Protocol compatibility allows cost-effective network migration with maximum use of existing equipment, cabling infrastructure, network management systems, and MIS expertise.

Pocket Switch Operation

The Transition Networks’ pocket switch is an Ethernet network device integrated into the legacy Ethernet network that adapts selectively to the Fast Ethernet network by examining all incoming data packet frames for the destination address and quickly determining the appropriate output port and mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) for the packet.

5. MAINTENANCE

WARNING: DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, attempt to repair the Transition Networks’ pocket switch. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock.

NOTE: Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void the warranty.

Fault Isolation

1.Is the power LED on the switch illuminated?

NO

•Is the power adapter the proper type of voltage and cycle frequency for the AC outlet?

•Is the power adapter properly installed in the switch and in the outlet?

•Contact Technical Support.

YES

•Proceed to step 2.

2.Is the Link LED illuminated on a port with twisted-pair installed?

NO

•Check UTP cables for proper connection/pin assignment.

•Contact Technical Support.

YES

•Proceed to step 3.

3.Is the Link LED illuminated on a port with fiber installed?

NO

•Check fiber cables for proper connection.

•Verify that TX and RX cables are connected to RX and TX ports, respectively, on 100BASE-FX device.

•Refer to Tech Tips available at: http://www.transition.com

•Contact Technical Support.

YES

•Contact Technical Support.

Technical Support Contact

(800) 260-1312/(800-LAN-WANS

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