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    AT-FS708LE Fast Ethernet Switch Version 2 Installation Guide PN 613-50636-00 R ev A[...]

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    Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publi cation may be reproduced with out pri or writ ten permission fro m Allied Telesyn Int ernatio nal, Corp . Ethernet is a registered trademar k of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or r[...]

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    3 Electrical Safety and Emission Statement Standards : This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suit e B Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Manufacture Telephone: 408-730-0950 Declares that the product: Fast Ethern[...]

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    4 RFI Emission FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  1 WARNING : In a domestic envir onment this product may cause radio inte rference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  2 Immunity EN55024  3 Electrical Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950  4 Importa nt : Appendix A contains transl[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 5 Vigtigt : Tillæg A indeholder ov ersatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet  , skal De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog. Belangrijk : Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze [...]

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    7 Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Statement .............. ........... ........... 3 Welcome to Allied Telesyn .............. ........... 9 Where to Find Web-based Guides ................ .. 9 Document Convention s .. .............. ........... ........ 9 Contacting Allied Telesyn . ...................... ....... 10 Online Support [...]

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    8 Cascade Topology .............. .............. ........23 Planning the Installation ................. ..............24 Verifying the Package Contents .............24 Selecting a Site ....................... .............. ...25 Reviewing Safety Guideline s ............... ...26 Installing the Unit on a Desktop ...................28 Installing the[...]

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    9 Welcome to Allied Telesyn This guide contains instructio ns on how to install an Allied Telesyn AT-FS708LE Fast Ethernet Switch . Where to Find Web-based Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technica l information for all of our products. For prod[...]

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    10 Caution Cautions informs you th at performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings informs you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury. Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sal[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Guid e 11 E-mail and Telephone Sup port For Technical Support via E-mail or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site: http://www.alliedtelesyn.com . Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Retur n Materials Author ization (RMA) number. A product s[...]

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    13 AT-FS708LE Fast Ethernet Switch Overview The AT-FS708LE unit is a 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Switch. The unit provides you with a simple, cost-effective solution for Ethernet switching between end- nodes operating at ei ther 10 or 100 Mbps. Figure 1 and Figure 2 s how the front and back panels of the switch. Figure 1 Front Panel Port LED[...]

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    14 Figure 2 Back Panel Key Features The AT-FS708LE Ethern et Switch has the following features: ❑ LEDs for unit a nd port status ❑ 8 Auto-Negotia ting 10/100 Mbps twisted pair ports with RJ-45 connec tors ❑ Auto MDI/MDI-X on all ports ❑ IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compl iant ❑ Store and forward switching mode ❑ MAC address tabl e capacit[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 15 Status LEDs Refer to Table 1 for a description of the device LEDs. Table 1 LED Functions LEDs Color Description PWR Green Indicates the switch is receiving power. 100M Green OFF Indicates the por t is operating at 100 Mbps. Indicates the por t is operating at 10 Mbps. LNK/ACT Green Blinking Indicates a valid phy si[...]

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    16 Power Supply The AT-FS708LE Ethern et Switch uses an external power adapter that comes standard with the unit. Store and Forward The AT-FS708LE swit ch uses store and forward as the method for receiving and transmitting fr ames. Wh en an Ethernet frame is received on a switc h port, the switch does not retransmit the frame ou t the destination p[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 17 end-node to stop transmitting data to allow the slower end-node to catch up. An example of this would be when a server operating at 100 Mbps is sending data to a workstation operating at only 10 Mbps. How a switch signals an end-node to stop transmitting data differs depending on the speed and duplex mode of the en[...]

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    18 The AT-FS708LE supports TX Flow Control only. This means a PAUSE packet will be transmitted to the end-node connection if it receives data faster than it can switch the packets. The AT-FS708LE does not support RX Flow Control, however, and it will not respond to PAUSE packets sent to it by an end-node. Twisted Pair Ports The AT-FS708LE switch ha[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 19 port on the switch and the end-node are operating at the same sp eed and that they are communicating at the highes t possible common speed of the devices. Duplex Mode Duplex mode refers to the way an end-node sends and receives data on the network. An end-node can operated in either half- or full- duplex mode depen[...]

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    20 Note Since the AT-FS708LE ports operate in Auto-Negotiate mode only, the end-nodes connected to the AT-F S708LE must als o be configured to operate in the Auto- Negotiate mode. If an end-node is configured to a spec ific duplex in a manual mode, it will not respond to the Auto-Negotiate protocol from the AT-FS708LE. (The speed is determined from[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 21 To connect two 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network devices together that have dissimilar port wiring configuration s, such as an MDI to MDI-X, you would use a strai ght-through twisted pair cable. To connect two networks devices that have the sam e wiring configuration, su ch as MDI to MDI, you woul d use a crossover cable[...]

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    22 Network Topologies The AT-FS708LE switch can be used in a variety of network to pologies, such as a standalone or cascade. Both topologies are described below. Standalone Topolog y Figure 3 illustrates the standalone topology where each end-node is directly connected directly to a 10/1 00Base-TX port on an AT-FS708LE switch. This gives each en d[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 23 Cascade Topology Figure 4 illustrates the cas cade topology where Port 1 on the AT-FS708LE switch is connected to Port 8 on the AT-FS716E switch. Since Port 1 is wired as auto MDI/ MDI-X, a crossover or straight-through Category 5 or better twisted pair cable can be use. Figur e 4 Cascade Topology 5x 4x 3x 2x 1x 6x[...]

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    24 Note Cascadin g switche s, as sh own in Figure 4, can result in data loss between switches if the data rate exceeds 100 Mbps. Symptoms may i nclude inability of certain workstations to “Log-On” to a server or unus ually slow data transfer rates between workst ations or servers. Planning the Installation This section contains the procedures f[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 25 Selecting a Site Be sure to observe the following site requirements: ❑ Make sure you are placing the device in a dust-free and moistu re-free environment. ❑ Do not block the vent ilation openings on the unit. Allow at least 10 centimeters (4 inches) of space at the front and back of the unit for ventilation. ?[...]

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    26 Table 2 10Base-T/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port Cabling Spec if icatio ns Reviewing Safety Guidelines Please review the follow ing safety guidelines before you begin to install the device. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de- energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  5 Operating Mode Twisted Pair Cable Maximum Oper[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 27 Caution Pluggable Equipment : The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.  6 Caution Air vent s : The air vents on the unit must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambien t air for cooling.  7 Caution Operating Temperature : This product is desig[...]

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    28 Installing the Unit on a Desktop To wall-mount the switch on a wall, refer to “Installing the Unit on a Wall” on page 29. To install the switch on the desktop, perform the following procedure. 1. Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the device , positioning them in the indentations. 2. Place the device on a flat, level [...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 29 6. Power ON the end-nodes connected to the switch. 7. Check that the LNK/ACT LED for each port on the switch is green. If a LED is OFF, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 31. The AT-FS708LE switch is now ready for use. Installing the Unit on a Wall For wall-mount installation, you can positi on the switch verti[...]

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    30 4. Position the switch onto the wall screws with the LEDs either facing up or down. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  5 5. Plug the power adapter into a power source and then plug the DC power cord into the DC connector on the front panel of the switch. 6. Make sure[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 31 Warranty Registration When you finish insta lling the product, you should register you prod uct by completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it in. Troubleshooting The following procedur e should be perform after you have initially installed the unit to check to be sure that the device is operating properly[...]

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    32 ❑ Verify that the node connected to the port on the switch is powe red ON. If the node is OFF, power the un it ON. ❑ Verify that the di stance between the switch and the connected network device is no greater than 100 meters (328 feet). ❑ Check to be sure that you are using the correct type of cable: Ca tegory 3, 4, or 5 for 10 Mbps operat[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Instal lation Guide 33 Technical Specifications Standards Compatibility: IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u Power Supply: Input: 120V @ 1A Connectors: RJ-45 Address Table: Up to 4,000 entries Queue Buffer: 256K bytes Physical Dimensions: W x D x H 14.6 x 8.2 x 2.6 cm (5.8 x 3.3 x 1.0 in) Weight: 350 g (0.77 l bs) Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C[...]

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    34 Safety: UL - USA TUV (EN60950) - Europe CSA or c UL - Canada C-Tick - Australia CE Mark Immunity: EN55024[...]

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    35 Appendix A Translated Safety and Emission Information Important : This appendix contains mult iple- language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig : Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitsh inweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtigt : Dette tillæg indeho lder oversættelser i flere[...]

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    36 Importante : questa appendice contiene traduzioni in più ling ue degli avvisi di sicurezza di questa guida. Viktig : Dette t illegget inneholder oversettelser til flere språk av sikkerhetsinformasjonen i denne veiledningen. Importante : Este anexo contém traduções em vários idiomas das advertênci as de segurança neste guia. Importante : [...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 37 Standards : This product meets the following standards: U.S. Federal Communications Commission DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Manufacture Address: 950 Stewart Drive, Suit e B Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Manufacture Telephone: 408-730-0950 Declares that the product: Fast Ethernet Swit c[...]

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    38  1 RFI Emissions FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 Warning : In a domesti c environment this pro duct may cause radio inte rference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.   3 Immunity EN55024  4 Electrical Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950 Safety  5 Caution: POWER CORD[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 39  11 USA/CANADA: Use a UL Listed/CSA Certified AC adapter of DC 9V, 1A. Normen : Dieses Pro dukt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen.  1 Hochfrequenzstörung FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 WARNUNG : Bei Verwendung zu H ause kann dieses Produkt Funkstörungen hervor[...]

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    40 Standarder : Dette produkt tilfredssti ller de følgende standarder.  1 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission: FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 ADVARSEL : I et hjemligt miljø kunne dette produkt forårsage radio fors tyr relse. Bliv er det tilfældet, påk ræves brugeren muligvis a t tage tilstrækkelig e foranst a[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 41 Eisen : Dit product v ol doe t aan de volgende ei sen.  1 RFI Emissie FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 WAARSCHUWING : Binnenshuis kan dit product rad iostoring veroo rzaken, in welk geval de gebruiker verplicht kan worden om gepaste maatregelen te nemen.  3 Immuniteit EN55024  4[...]

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    42 Normes: ce produit est con f orme aux normes de suivantes.  1 Emission d’interférences radioélectriques FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 MISE EN GARDE : dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences radioélectriques. Auquel cas, l’utilisateur devra prendre les mesures adéqua[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 43 Standardit : Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen.  1 Radioaaltojen häirintä FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 VAROITUS: Kotiolosuhteissa tämä laite voi aiheuttaa radioa altojen häiröitä, missä tapauksessa laitteen käyttäjän on ma hd ol lisesti ryhdyttävä tarp e[...]

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    44 Standard : Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard.  1 Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 AVVERTENZA: in ambiente domestico questo prodotto potrebbe causare radio interferenza. In questo caso potrebbe ri chi edersi all’utente di prendere gli adeguati provvedim[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 45 Sikkerhetsnormer : Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer.  1 RFI stråling FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 ADVARSEL : Hvis de tte produktet beny ttes til privat bruk, kan produktet forårsake radioforstyrrelse. Hvis dette skjer, må brukeren ta de nødvendige for[...]

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    46 Padrões : Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões.  1 Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência FCC Par t 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 AVISO : Num ambiente doméstico este produto pode causar interferência na radiorrecepção e, neste caso, pode ser necessário que o utente tome as medidas adequadas.  3 Imu[...]

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    AT-FS708LE Installation Gui de 47 Estándares: Este producto cumple co n los siguientes estándares.  1 Emisión RFI FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 ADVERTENCIA : en un entorno do méstico, este producto puede causa r rad iointerferencias, en cuyo caso, puede requerir se del usuario que tome las medidas que sean conv[...]

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    48 Standarder: Denna pr odukt upp fylle r följa nde standarder.  1 Radiostörning FCC Part 15, EN55022, C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI (Class B)  2 VARNING : Denna produkt kan ge upphov till radiostörningar i hemm et, vilket kan t vinga användaren till att vidtaga erforderliga åtgär der.  3 Immunitet EN55024  4 Elsäkerhet UL 1950, CSA C22[...]