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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch RGS-1024 User Manual[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -1- COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subjec t to change without notice. is a registered trademark of Rosewill Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or r egistered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or b y [...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -2- FCC ST A TEME NT This equipment has been tested and found to compl y with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -3- CE Mark Warning This is a class A product. In a do mestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Safety Warning • Place connecting cables care fully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. •[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -4- • Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. • Do not obstruc t the device ventilation slot s, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • Do not use this product near water , eg, in wet basement, or near a swimming pool. • Do not expose your de[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -5- Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: ¾ One RGS-1024 Switch ¾ One power cord ¾ This User Guide ¾ Rubber footpads for Desk-mount ¾ Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -6- Chapter 1. Introduction of the Product This chapter describes the features of the RGS-1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 1.1 Overvie w of the Product The RGS-1024 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides you with a high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-use, seamless and standard upgrade to [...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -7- link status and activity , allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. 1.2 Features ¾ Supports IEEE 802.1p QoS ¾ Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab standards ¾ 24 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Sense RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX ¾ All ports Support Full[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -8- assigned a priority to. The illustration below shows how 802.1p priority queuing is implemented on the Switch. Mapping QoS on the Switch The Switch has four priority queues labeled 0, 1, 2 and 3. The untagged pa ckets and the eight other IEEE 802.1p priority levels defined by the standard ar[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -9- Chapter 2. Installation 2.1 Mounting the Switch on a Desk Before place the Switch on a desk, attach four rubber footp ads to the flutes on the Switch bottom, then lay the Switch on the desktop, where can be have as much as 5kg placed on top. Note: 1. The electrical outlet sha ll be inst alle[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -10- Figure 2-2 Fasten the Switch in the rack 2.3 Power On RGS-1024 24-port Gigabit Ethe rnet Switch is powered by AC power supply . Powering on the Switch, it will automatically initialize and its LED indicators should respond as follows: 1 ) All of the Link/Act and 1000Mbps LED indicators wi[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -1 1- Chapter 3. Identifying External Componen ts This Chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. 3.1 Front Panel The front panel of the RGS-1024 cons ists of switch LED indicators, 24 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports. Figure 3-1 RGS-1024 Switch Front Panel sketch[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -12- of the Switch. The following section shows the LED indicators for the switch along with an explanation of each indicator . Figure 3-3 RGS-1024 Switch LEDs sketch ¾ POWER LED: This indicator will light solid re d when the Switch powers up. If the LED is not lit, please check the power suppl[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -13- Appendix A: Specificati ons General Standards IEEE802.3 10Base-T; IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX; IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T Topology Star Protocol CSMA/CD Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half Duplex), 20Mbps (Full Duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half Duplex), 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Data Transfer Rate Gigabit Ethernet[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -14- Transfer Method Store-and-Forward MAC Address Learning Automatically learning, automatically aging 10Base-T: 14881pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port Frame Filter Rate 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port 10Base-T: 14881pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port Frame Forward Rate 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Po[...]

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    24-Port Gigabit Ethernet S witch RGS-1024 User Manual -15- Appendix B: Troublesh ooting 1. The Power LED is not lit ¾ Make sure the AC power cord connected the Switch with power source properly . ¾ Make sure the power source is ON. 2. The Link/Act LED is not lit w hen a device is connected to the corresponding p ort ¾ Make sure that the cable co[...]