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    Max Express Ethernet Switch 17 Ports 10/100Base-TX/FX Base Unit: LB9217A-R2 Modules: LB9213A, LB9214A, LB9215A LB9216A, LB9218A, LB9219A LB9220C-ST, LB9220C-SC Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7AM Monday to Midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0 746 Mail order: Bl[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS SION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT O F COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFE RENCE STATEMENT This equipment ge nerates, use s and can radiate radio freque ncy energy and if not installed and used properly , that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer?[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 3 8. Servicio—El usuar io no debe inte ntar dar servici o al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucci ones de operación. Tod o otro servicio deberá ser r eferido a personal de servicio calificado. 9. El aparato eléctrico de be ser situado de tal manera q ue su p[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 4 Preface This manual describes how to install and use the 17-Port modular Fast Ethernet Switch LB9217A. The switch introduced here is a base unit providing 3 expansion slots, including two slots for 8-port modules and one slot for single-port module. The 8-port modules allow for 10/10[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 5 Table of Contents PREFACE ...........................................................................................4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................5 INTRODUCT ION ...........................................................[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 6 Introduction LB9217A: 17-Port Modular Fast Ethernet Switch The 17-Port Switch is a modular switch consisting of three expansion slots: two for 8-port 10/100BaseTX/FX module , and one for 1-port 100BaseFX module. This allows the switch to provide up to 17 ports when all the three s lo[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 7 Product Features ♦ Base unit wi th three expansion slots ♦ Auto-negotiation for speed and duplexity on TX ports ♦ True non-blocking architecture ♦ Full wire-speed forwarding rate ♦ Store-and-forward mechanism ♦ Back-pressure and IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control ♦ Supp[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 8 Packing List When you unpack this product package, you will find the items listed below. Please insp ect the cont ents, and re port any apparent damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller. y The 17-Port Switch y User’s Manual y AC power cord y RS232 cable y Rack[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 9 Modules There are total 8 different modules available to choose that fit best with your network environment needs. Please see the table below for detailed information. Module Name 10/100RJ45 copper multi-mode fiber LB9213A 8 0 LB9214A 0 8 (ST) LB9215A 0 8 (SC) LB9216A 6 2 (ST) LB9218[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 10 Module Installation There are two sets of different modules available for LB9217A-R2, the base unit for Max Express Ethernet Switch. Modules LB9213A~LB9219A are equipped with 8 ports TX/FX while LB9220C-ST & LB9220C-SC are designed wit h one fiber port to meet different needs in[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 11 Step by Step Installation for Sing le Port Module: LB9220C-ST & LB9220C-SC 1. Remove the module from the st atic-free container. 2. Unscrew the cover plate(s) from base un it on position C. 3. Remove the plate and keep it for future use if the module needs to be detached later o[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 12 o Reset q Port S tatus on S in g le-Port Module LEDs & Reset Button The array of LED indicators on the front panel conveys status and configuration information to help you m onitor and troubleshoot the switch. Figure 4: LED & But ton Indicators on th e 17-Port Switch n Power[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 13 q Port Status on Single- Port Module A set of three LEDs conveys the port status on the single-port module. Consult Table 2 for details. Table 2: Port status on single-port Module LED State Indication Steady A valid 100Mbps network connection established. 100 stands for 100Mbps. 100[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 14 Switch Configuratio n This section explains the configuration of VLAN and t runking settings. Setting up Console Port Connection To configure your switch t hrough the console port, it i s necessary to first configure a terminal emulation program . The HyperTerminal for Windows 95, 9[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 15 Main Menu This main menu shows you the default configuration of the switch. By default, all TX ports are set at auto-negotiation and flow control on, all FX ports are set at 100Mbps with full duplex and flow control off, and all ports are grouped into V1 (VLAN group 1). These are th[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 16 Port Settings The duplex mode and speed can be altere d and the flow control can be turned on/off to accommodate special needs. Follow these steps to change the speed/duplex mode setting or to toggle flow control ON/OFF : y Move the cursor to MODE column to change the speed/duplex m[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 17 Port-based VLAN & Settings The 17-Port Switch allows up to sixteen port-based VLAN domains. Assign each port to a VLAN group or a couple of VL AN groups according to accessibility needs. The VLAN setting: follow these steps to assign VLAN groups. y Move the cursor to VLAN1 ~ 16 [...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 18 y Press [ENTER] to apply and save the setting, then all the other ports will be assigned to each different VLAN group and use the desired port as the routing (uplink) port For example, here we have the port 17 assigned as routing (uplink) port. The port 1 ~ port 16 are divided into [...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 19 <NOTE> Can only choose port1 and port2 for 2-port trunking Follow these steps to configure the 4-port trunking. y Move the cursor to TRUNK column y Move the cursor and select port 1 y Press [SPACE] and show T to port1 and port2 y Move the cursor and select port 3 y Press [SPAC[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 20 Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the 17-Port Switch. Selecting a Site for t he Switch As with any electric device, you should place the switch where it will not be subjected to extreme tem peratures, humi dity, or electromagnetic interf eren[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 21 Connecting to Your Network Cabling y First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices is turned off. <NOTE> Always ensure that the power is off before any installation. y Prepare cable with corres ponding connectors for each type of port in use. <NOTE> To connect tw[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 22 Technical Spec ifications 17-Port 10/100Base-TX/FX: LB9217A-R2 Applica ble Standards IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX/FX Optional 8-port Module Type 10/100BaseT/TX module 100BaseFX module, multi-mode or single- mode Optional 1 -port Module Ty pe 100BaseFX module, multi-mode[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 23 Physical S pecificat ions 9217A 17-Port Switch Dimensions 440 × 285 × 45 mm 19” Rackmo unt Size, 1U Weight 3.4kg (7.5lb) Power Input 100 ~ 240 Vac, 50~60 Hz Input Fuse 2A Power Consumption 52W Max. Operating Temperature 0° ~ 40°C (32° ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature -25° ~ 70?[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 24 Trouble-shooting Guide This tr ouble-shoot ing guide desc ribes pr oblems that could occu r with the Express Eth ernet Sw itch. The gu ide st ates p ossible re asons for the symptoms , and prop er steps to t ake to solv e the probl ems. No Power to the Switch Symptom: Power cord is [...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 25 No Connectivity to the Data Terminal Equipment. Symptom: An Ethernet switch cannot communicate to the directly connected computers or network segments. Possible Pr oblem Solution Incorrect or faulty cabling 1. Check cables for a secure connection. 2. Verify that the correct type of [...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 26 No Connectivity to Certain Nodes on the Network Symptom: Data terminal equipment (DTE) conn ected to the switch can not send or receive information from certain segments on the same network or across to another LAN or WAN. Possible Pr oblem Solution Hardware problem Check for a dama[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 27 Trademarks Any trademarks are ac knowledged to be the property of the trade mark owners.[...]

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    Max Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 28 Glossary 10BASE-T Net working standard for twisted-pair cablin g capable of carrying data at 10 Mbps. 100BASE- TX Networking standard for two pairs of high-quality twisted-pair wires carrying data at 100 Mbps. 100BASE-FX Network ing standard for fiber-optic cabling capable of carryi[...]