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5 - Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch 4×1000BASE - T plus 1 ×mini - GBIC User’s Guide[...]
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate r[...]
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T ABL E OF C ONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE ......................................... 1 T ERMS .............................................................. 1 O VERVIEW OF THIS U SER ’ S G UIDE .................... 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... 3 G IGABIT E THERNET T ECHNOLOGY ..................... 3 F AST E THERNET T [...]
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1 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE This user’s guide tells you how to install your 5 - Port 1 0 /100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network. Terms For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to the 5 - Port 1 0 /100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and “swit[...]
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3 I NTRODUCTION This section describes the features of the 5 - Port 1 0 /100/1000M bps Gigabit Et hernet Switch, as well as provid ing some background information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and suppo[...]
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4 In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost - effective method to take advantage of today and tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable Gigabit Ethern[...]
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5 upgrade and takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training. Switching Technology Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ether[...]
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6 Features The 5 - Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environme nt where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. u 4 1000BASE - T Gigabit Ethernet ports u 1 mini - GBIC port u Supports Auto - Negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps and duplex mode u Suppor[...]
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7 U NPACKING AND S ETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. Unpacking Open th e shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: One 5 - Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch Four rubber feet with adhesive backing One external power adapter This [...]
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8 Leave at least 10cm of space at the left and right hand s ide of the Switch for ventilation. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter.[...]
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10 I DENTIFYING E XTERNAL C OMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch Front Panel The figure below shows the front panels of the switch. Front panel view of the Switch LED Indicators Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. A description of these[...]
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11 DC Power J ack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. mini - GBIC Port ( Port 1 ): The Switch is equipped with one mini - GBIC port, supported optional 1000BASE - SX /LX mini - GBIC module. 1000BASE - T Twisted Pair Ports ( Port 2 ~ 5) :[...]
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12 Port 1 mini - GBIC Status LEDs LINK/ACT On : When the mini - GBIC module is installed and connected to a network, the Link/ACT LED lights on . Blinking : When the LED is blinking, the mini - GBIC module is receiving data on a network. Off : No link . 1000 Mbps On : When the 1000 Mbps LED lights on, the respective port is connected to a 1000 Mbps[...]
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13 On : When the LED lights on, the respective port is connected to a Gigabit Ethernet network. Off : The respective port is connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet ne twork . 100M bps On : When the LED lights on, the respective port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Off : The respective port is connected to a 10Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet n[...]
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14 T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS General Standards: IEE E 802.3ab 1000BASE - T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE - TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE - T IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE - SX/LX(mini GBIC) IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Protocol: CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbps (Half - duplex) Ethernet: 20Mbps (Full - duplex) 100Mbps (Half - duple x) Fast Ethernet: 200Mbps (Full - duplex) Giga[...]
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15 Physical and Environmental DC inputs : 7.5V 1.5A Power Consumption : 7.6 watts maximum Operating Temperature : 0 ° C ~ 40 ° C Storage Temperature : - 10 ° C ~ 70 ° C Humidity : 5% ~ 95% RH, non - condensing Dimensions : 171 x 98 x 29 mm (W x H x D) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Marking Class B, VCCI Class B Performance Transmission Method :[...]