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KTI Networks KS-115F Series manual

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  • Page 1

    -12- Installation Guide 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch KS-1 15F Series P/N:750-0136-001 DOC.000112-KS115F-K[...]

  • Page 2

    -13-  1999 KTI Networks Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this documen- tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without per- mission from KTI Networks Inc. KTI Networks Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content fro[...]

  • Page 3

    -15- The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Copyright  KTI. All Rights Reserved. TRADEMARKS Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp. This device complies with Class A Part 15 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfere[...]

  • Page 4

    -16- T able of Contents 1 . Introduction ................................................................................. 1 1 . 1 Features ................................................................................................................. 2 1 . 2 Specifications .........................................................................[...]

  • Page 5

    -1- 1. Introduction Driven by recent advances in desktop computing technology , to d a y  s network applications have increased in speed, power and the ability to process information. T o meet the demands of these more powerful appli- cations, this affordable switch device provides significant increase in performance for your Ethernet or Fast Et[...]

  • Page 6

    -2- 1. 1 Features Designed for resolving congestion problems caused by bandwidth-hun- gry devices and bandwidth-intensive applications as well as a high num- ber of users, the switches not only adhere to the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T , 802.3u 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX standards, but also feature:  Four 10/100BASE-TX auto-negotiation switched ports and[...]

  • Page 7

    -3- 1.2 Specifications Port 1 - 4 MDI-X RJ-45 jacks for 10/100BASE-TX connectivity Port 5 One fiber connector for 100BASE-FX connectivity Cables 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP cable (100 meters max.) 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 UTP cable (100 meters max.) 100BASE-FX multimode or single mode fiber cable LED indicators Power status 10/100M, Link/Activity ,Duplex/Co[...]

  • Page 8

    -4- 2 . Installing the Switch 2.1 Unpacking Check to see that you have everything before you start the installation.  Installation guide  The switch unit  One AC power adapter for the unit 2.2 Checking AC Power Before you begin the installation, check the AC voltage of your area. The AC power adapter which is used to supply the DC power fo[...]

  • Page 9

    -5- The DC power socket for the AC power adapter is located on the rear of the switch as shown below: 2.3 Installing the Switch 1 . Install the switch with the AC power adapter provided. 2 . Connect the power adapter cable to the switch before connecting the adapter to the AC outlet.[...]

  • Page 10

    -6- 3. Making Network Connections 3.1 Network Switched Ports There are five ports on the switch for connection to five LAN segments. Each segment is an independent shared network in one collision-domain.  Four 10/100BASE-TX switched ports Each port consists of one RJ-45 connector and is used for connection to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX devi[...]

  • Page 11

    -7- The following figure illustrates the front panels with different fiber connectors: 3.2 UTP Cable When making a connection to another device using straight-through UTP cable, make sure MDI-X to MDI connection rule is followed. The following figure illustrates the pin assignments of a straight-through UTP and a crossover UTP cable: It is suggeste[...]

  • Page 12

    -8- 3.3 Fiber Cables For different fiber connections, several alternative models can be selected for different fiber connections as follows: Model Connector Wavelength Cable Max. Distance *3 KS-1 15F/T ST 1300nm M M *1 2K m KS-1 15F/C SC 1300nm M M 2 K m KS-1 15F/SA S C 1300nm S M *2 15 K m KS-1 15F/S3 SC 1300nm S M 30 K m KS-1 15F/S5 SC 1300nm S M[...]

  • Page 13

    -9- 3.4 Network Connections The switch can support connections to the following devices: _ 10BASE-T network cards _ 10/100BASE-TX network cards _ 10BASE-T hub ports _ 100BASE-TX hub ports _ 10/100BASE-TX dual speed hub ports _ 10/100BASE-TX switch ports _ 100BASE-FX switch ports The following figure illustrates some connection examples and also spe[...]

  • Page 14

    -10- 3.5 Operating Mode Four TP ports are designed as auto-negotiation capable switched ports. Each port can determine the speed and duplex type used automatically through an auto-negotiation process with the remote connected auto-ne- gotiation device. The auto-negotiation process is performed when the con- nection is made. When connecting to a non[...]

  • Page 15

    -11- 4. LED Indicators 4.1 LED Panel The switch provides comprehensive LED indicators for diagnosing and monitoring the operation of the unit as illustrated below: 4.2 Interpretation PWR LED : indicates the status of the power supplied to the switch. 10/100M LED : indicates the connection speed between the TP port and the associated connected devic[...]