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    ES-1016B/1024B Ethernet Switch User ’ s Guide V ersion 2.00 3/2007[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Table of Contents 1 T able of Content s T able of Contents ............................................... ...................................................... 1 Copyright .................................................. ................................................................ 1 Interference S tatement s an[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 2 Table of Contents Appendix A Product Sp ecifications ................................................................................. ......... 21 Index ............................................... ......................................................................... 23[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Copyright 1 Copyright Copyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communication s Corporat ion. The contents of this publication ma y not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into an y language, or transmitted in any fo rm or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optic[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 2 Interference Statements and Warnings Interference S t atement s and Wa r n i n g s FCC St atement This switch complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1 This switch may not ca use harmful interference. 2 This switch must accept any interference received , includin[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Interference Statements an d Warnings 3 Safety W arnings For your safety , be sure to read and fo llow all warning notices a nd instructions. • Do NOT open the device or unit. Op ening or remo ving covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONL Y qualified se rv ice personnel can service t[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 4 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL Limited W arranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) th at this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two yea rs from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, sh ould the product have indica[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Customer Support 5 Customer Support Please have the following information rea dy when you contact customer support. • Product model and serial number . • W arranty Information. • Date that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem an d the steps you took to solve it. METHOD LOCATION SUPPOR T [...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 6 Customer Suppo rt UNITED KINGDOM support@zyxel.co.uk +44 (0) 1344 303044 08707 555779 (UK only) www .zyxel.co.uk ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.,1 1 The C ourtyard, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2XB, United Kingdom (UK) sales@zyxel.co.uk +44 (0) 1344 303034 ftp.zyxel.co.uk * “+” is the (prefi x) number yo[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide List of Fi gures 7 List of Figures Figure 1 ES-1016B ......... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ....... 13 Figure 2 ES-1024B ......... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ....... 13 Figure 3 S tandalone W orkgroup Examp[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 8 List of Figures[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide List of Tables 9 List of T ables T able 1 N etwork Cable T ypes .................. ................ ................ ................ ............. 18 T able 2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions ............. ................ ................ ............. 18 T able 3 Troubleshooting Power LED ........ ................ .[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 10 List of Tables[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Preface 11 Preface Congratulations on your p u rchase of the Dimension Ethernet Switch. About the Dimension Ethernet Switches The Dimension switch is a cost ef fective Fast Ethernet switc h i deal for setting up a small workgroup or for bridging two separate networks. There are two switch models. The ES-1016B comes wit[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 12 Pref ace Graphics Icons Key Switch Computer Server Printer Router Switch User Guide Feedback Help us help you. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The T echnical W riting T eam, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Inno vatio n[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting to K now Your Switch 13 C HAPTER 1 Getting to Know Y our Switch This chapter describes the key features, be nefits and applicatio ns of your switc h. 1.1 Introduction The switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high -performance switched workgroup networks. The switch is a st ore-and -[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 14 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch • Power , LK/ACT and FD/COL LEDs. • S tandard 19-inch rack-mount design. 1.3 Package Contents Compare the contents of your ES package with the checklist below . If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer . • An Ethernet switch • Power cord • Th[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting to K now Your Switch 15 Figure 3 S tandalone W orkgroup Example 1.4.2 Bridging W ith its large address table and high perfo rmance, the switch is an ideal solution for department networks to connect to the co rporate backbone or for connecting network segments. The following figure depicts a typical s[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 16 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Descr iption and Connection 17 C HAPTER 2 Hardware Description and Connection 2.1 Rear Panel The three-pronged power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the switc h. Refer to the Appendix A on page 21 for power specification. Figure 5 Rear Panel 2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection Connect one en[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 18 Chapter 2 Hard ware Description and Connection 2.2.2 Front Panel Connections Y ou can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or sh ielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables for RJ-45 ports. The following table describes the ty pes of network cable used for the dif ferent connection speeds. Note: Make sure the cable lengt[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Chapter 3 Trou bleshooting 19 C HAPTER 3 T roubleshooting This section describes common problems you ma y encounter with the switch and possible solutions. 3.1 Introduction T roubleshoot the switch using th e LEDs to detect problems. 3.1.1 PWR LED The PWR LED on the front panel doe s not light up. Table 3 Troubleshooti[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Troublesho oting 3.2 Improper Network Cabling and T opology Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance or even network failure. Figure 8 T roubleshooting Improper Network Ca bling and T opology PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Faulty cables Using faulty netwo rk cable[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Product Specifications 21 A PPENDIX A Product S pecifications These are the product specifications. Table 4 Product Specifications S tandard IEEE802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE802.3x Flow Control Protocol CSMA/CD T echnology S tore-and-Forwa rd switching architectu re Supports broadcast[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 22 Product Specifications[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Index 23 Index Numerics 10 Mbps Ethernet 18 11 0 V A C 3 230V AC 3 A AC 3 Accessories 3 Airflow 3 Applications 14 Segment Bridge 15 Authority 2 B Basement 3 C Cables, Connecting 3 Cabling Length 20 Changes or Modifications 2 Connecting Cables 3 Copyright 1 Corrosive Liquids 3 Covers 3 Customer Support 5 D Damage 3 Damp[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 24 Index M Modifications 2 N Network Cable Length Limit 18 Network Cable T ypes 18 100Mbps 18 10Mbps 18 Non-standard network cables 20 North America 3 North America Contact Information 5 Norway , Contact Information 5 O Opening 3 P Package Contents 14 Pipes 3 Pool 3 Power Adaptor 3 Power Cord 3 Power Outlet 3 Power Sup[...]

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    ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Index 25 Web Site 5 Wet B a se me nt 3 Worldwide Contact Information 5 Z ZyXEL Limi ted Warranty Note 4[...]