Network Technologies FES-1800 User's Manual
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1. 3Hz The switch s power supply will automatically adjust itself to the power available Humidity The switch and the entire network should be located in the driest area possible Humid places should be avoided as humidity can damage the equipment The non condensed degree of humidity in which the switch oper ates ranges from 10 to 90 percent Temperature While the switch is stored in places with temperatures ranging from 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F it should be operated only in areas with temperatures ranging from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 158 F Be sure that the switch is not located near a heat source Physical installation The physical location of the switch must be carefully planned Users should be aware of the following factors Ventilation When installing the switch make sure there are open spaces of at least 10 centimeters in length both in front and behind the switch to provide proper ventilation Light Like any other electronic devices keep the switch away from direct sun light or strong light sources Interference A Fast Ethernet switch should be kept away from any heat Source or electromagnetic interference to avoid malfunctions Power source The switch should be installed near a power outlet preferably one located in a position that centers to all network end nodes Hardware The availability of all connectors and cables required to install the switch and network should be checked2. How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network Different Network Topologies Varies with users needs the switch can be operated as a standalone device or in a multiple switches environment Standalone Device When one switch is in use in a network it is a standalone switch The switch can only be connected to users workstations Its main function is to exchange data in a peer to peer relationship In addition to data exchange between end nodes having access to a common pool of data requires the user to connect a server to the network A server is a cen tral workstation that stores data applications or both It connects to a switch as it does any other network workstation Other devices can also be connected to a switch to increase the number of ser vices available to users A central printer eliminates the need to connect each work station to a dedicated printer An IP sharing device allows all network users to access to the Internet through one modem ISP account and IP address Multiple Switches Environment Increasing the size of a network through uplinkingl allows a greater number of users to access to a greater number of services Two switches may be uplinked together each switch s regular jack must be kept free while the uplink jack is being used Other Ways to Expand Your Network Even when the uplink function of the switch increases the size of a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet network users may want to expand fu
3. Distance from wall adapter Direct connection between the wall adapters and the switch are preferable Airflow Nothing should be pressed against the switch s left or right sides Also the square ventilation holes located on the switch s sides must not be blocked in any way Constant cool air is needed to ensure top performance Network diameter of an uplinked Fast Ethernet network must not exceed 200 meters For this reason the path of cables and the switch s location have to be con sidered carefully Installing a Switch mcm DD eH MN E MM LAE To make a switch to hub or switch to switch connection please do the following 1 Make sure you have the proper cables Use Category 3 UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cables or better for 100BASE T connections Use Category 5 UTP cables for 100BASE TX connections 2 Connect UTP Cable to regular port of FES 1800 Fast Ethernet Switch which is connected to port 8 on FES 1800 Fast Ethernet Switch The switch must be setup to X position before you connect cable in Figure 5 1 illustrated an example of an expanded Network segment Figure 5 1 Cable Connections Once the switch is correctly mounted as of the before cables linked to end nodes can be connected to the ports Caution While connecting cables to the switch make sure to turn off both the switch and the connected equipment Connecting end nodes with a cable To connect a cable to an end node users must first turn of
4. acts as a regular port for data transfer while the other uplink port serves to uplink the switch to another switch or repeater hubs Uplinking different switches or repeater hubs can increase the number of nodes in a network Expanding a network is nec essary when planning to connect more computers or offer new services such as printing capabilities or Internet access Each port of a switch acts as an adapter conform to the network environment a transceiver carry data and a repeater link different segments A Fast Ethernet switch performs three standard functions Repeat signals received from a connected node Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Check the validity of each signal it receives and discard invalid signal Show whether each network node is currently connected idle transmiting data or in half full duplex Indicating a collision it gives users an idea on the network s current traffic status Collisions occur frequently in a Fast Ethernet network Different applications are used to for different network devices Those applica tions performed by a switch have functions as follows Establish peer to peer relations between workstations Interconnect users workstations to a server for a stand alone client server net work Interconnect different users workstations servers or other devices and uplink with another Fast Ethernet switch to form a larger network Interconnect different users wo
5. and outlets connected the switch to end nodes and to the wall adapter 13 Network Management Selecting a location that fits the network s configuration and ensures the switch s safety Being aware of cables physical path and avoiding any interruptions Specifications Specifications Technical Specifications FES 1800 Chip Set LED Reports Ethernet Standards Cable Switching Methods Forwarding Rate Eight10 100BASE T TX auto negotiating ports with RJ 45 connectors Kendin KS 8998 Per Unit Power Status Per Port Link Active Full Duplex Collision 2LEDs IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX 10BASE T 2 pair UTP Cat 3 4 5 Up to 100m 328ft 100BASE TX 2 pair UTP Cat 5 Up to 100m 328ft Store and forward 14 880 pps for 10Mbps 148 800 pps for 100Mbps Physical Specifications AC Input Input Fuse Output Voltage Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Emission Comliance Net Weight 90 132VAC or 180 264VAC 50 60Hz external universal power supply 2A 5VDC 10W max 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 25 C 70 C 13 F 158 F 10 to 90 non condensing FCC part 15 class A CE mark 516g 1 14s Ibs 180 00318 000 V1 0
6. must be a Category 5 UTP Category 1 STP or equivalent The maximum length of the uplink cable must not exceed one hundred meters The switch can now be connected to the power cord Checking Port Status Once the switch is connected to the power cord the power indicator will blink steadily The switch will then automatically test each port connection Users need to turn on the end node to test port connections If it is off the port will indicate a connection failure All ports connected to a powered on end node should indicate a light link activity and full duplex collision If the end node is on but the test fails the users should check and verify the cable connection If both are correctly set up it is recommended to contact the dealer If a port indicator or any other part of the switch fails to work users must con tact the dealer immediately 11 Network Management Network Management 12 LED Indicators The switch s front panel contains indicators called light emitting diodes or LEDs LEDs make quick diagnoses on the network s status They allow users to know at a glance the kind of problem the network encounters Different functions of LED s are displayed on the front panel There are five types of LEDs Power indicator Color Green Label Power This indicator turns to green when the switch is connected to the wall adapter If the green light fails to flash steadily contact your dealer Link ACT in
7. to the switch or to the external factors The link users need to troubleshoot the following should the front panel link of LED does not flash Check to see if the connected device is on Check the quality of the adapter Length limits for a connection between an end node and a switch can not exceed 100 meters Cable for the connection Straight through cables operate as to interconnect a switch to another switch via an uplink port a station or a server Cross wired cables on the other hand are to connect end nodes to another end node The use of crossover cable could result in connection problems Quality of the cable Check the defectiveness of the cable Check the plugs at both ends of the cable A loose plug can result in a false connection If all of the above are checked and verified the malfunction might be related to the switch itself In this case the switch should be sent back to the retailer for a complete hardware troubleshooting If the connection cable or the power outlet is defective replace the product Change the switch location if the power outlet can not be replaced Problems can also be prevented by Leaving a free space 10cm at least in the switch s lateral fans Keeping the switch away from any electromagnetic interference lights Sources and direct sunlight Making sure that all cables do not exceed the recommended maximum length of 100 meters Checking the quality of the cables
8. 802 3 standard or 10BASE T The IEEE802 3u standard or 100BASE TX governs its successor Fast Ethernet Your switch is compliant with the 100BASE TX standard Moreover to set up a network with a Fast Ethernet switch all nodes have to be connected to the switch through 100BASE TX compliant adapters built in or plug in versions or network interface cards NIC As for the network operating system any Ethernet compatible system as well as theNIC s drivers can be used Cables Required Fast Ethernet network does not use as same kind of cable as does Ethernet nework 100BASE TX requires Category 5 unshielded twisted pair Category 5 UTP or Category 1 shielded twisted pair Category 1 STP or any equivalent cable to transmit data UTP STP or equivalent cable must be applied with a Fast Ethernet switch Those cables are easy to find as they are widely sold in retail stores and pre installed in many buildings How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network Cable Length In a Fast Ethernet network twisted pair cables have a length limit No UTP or STP cable can be of more than 100 meters 328 feet A signal can not be sent between two end nodes through more than 200 meters of twisted pair cable In a non uplinked network all end nodes are thus connected to a switch through cables which do not exceed 100 meters in length For this reason a non uplinked network is said to have a maximum diameter o
9. FES 1800 Fast Ethernet Switch User s M anual Networking the future Copyright Copyright 2000 by this company All rights reserved No part of this documen tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any direc tive work such as translation or transformation without permission from Xsense Connectivity Inc Xsense Connectivity Inc reserves the right to revise this docu mentation and to make changes in content without obligation among Xsense Connectivity Inc to provide notification of such revision or change All products and their associated features are subject to change or upgrade at the time of the shipment or of the sales FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a resi dential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expenses CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic com patibility the essential protection requirement of Council Directive EEC on the approximat
10. dicator Color Green Label Link ACT This indicator flahes in a steady green when the port is linking Color Green blinks steadily Label Link ACT This indicator blinks steadily when transmitting data over ethernet network DPX COL indicator Color Green Label DPX COL When a port is functioning in full duplex mode the indicator corresponding to this port flashes in a steady green Full Duplex dedicates bandwidth from original node to designated port switch can reduce the chance of collision between transmittion Rather than checking for collision during transmittion switch uses that portion of UTP STP cables to transmit data Therefore at any given time it doubles the amount of information travels through network Color Green blinks steadily Label Collision This indicator blinks steadily when data encounter collision during transmission Network Management A collision occurs as two end nodes are sending data simultaneously on the network Collisions are frequent in a Fast Ethernet network When a collision occurs the two end nodes stop data transmission but backs up again later on However excessive collision may indicate a sign of Network overload Device malfunctions Cabling problem Troubleshooting The different LED s displayed on the switch s front panel help users manage their networks Here is a list of common problems to help users diagnose whether their network difficulties are related
11. ee eee 12 LED Indicators 2 29 EE due wee ee ee SS 12 Troublesho otirig uie a E YeER C LU E PEREAT 13 Specificallon uv sche eke I wx RIVE IR ERIS 15 Specification of FES1800 1 0 ee 15 Introduction Congratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch The Xsense Fast Ethernet switch provide you the possibility in setting up a small medium or large size network without encountering bandwidth bottlenecks The switch is compliant with the IEEE802 3u Fast Ethernet standard which will power your network with a 100Mbps transmission speed Xsense Fast Ethernet network is ideal for transferring large files in a network and accessing to advanced applications such as videoconferencing This manual provides the main features on your switch as well as a brief expla nation on networking terminology and topography Tips for the switch installation and everyday network management including troubleshooting are also included to help you get started General Features of a Switch General Features of a Switch General features of FES 1800 Switch Compliant with the IEEE802 3 10Mbps specification 10BASE T Compliant with the IEEE802 3u 100Mbps specification 100BASE TX Supports Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling UTP 5 An uplink switch on the rear panel to switch port 8 for connectivity to another Switch Repeater hub Individual port status LEDs for LINK ACTIVITY and Collision Duplex status LEDs General Fea
12. f 200 meters 656 feet as a signal first has to be sent from one end node to the switch and then be repeated from the switch to another end node When configuring network users must be certain that no cable exceeds the length limit and that this length is well managed between end nodes and the switch Uplinking Uplinking a switch with another network expansion device such as a router switch bridge or repeater hubs allows users to increase the number of ports on a network A 100BASE TX switch can be uplinked with another 10BASE T 100BASE TX Switch Repeater Hub through a twisted pair cable This is easy and inexpensive to increase the number of interconnected nodes in a network Uplinking switches however adds additional network constraints The maximum diameter of an uplinked network must not exceed 200 meters 656 2 feet and the total length between two end nodes must be no longer than 200 meters Despite of the length limit users have to be aware of the following rules when uplinking two switches 1 When uplinking two network devices one jack on each switch must be used 2 The uplink cable applied between both switches must be Category 5 UTP Category 1 STP or equivalent twisted pair cable 3 When uplinking port 8 to another switch the read panel on the switch must be set to X position Besides expanding a network uplinking switches may allow users to adopt dif ferent types of network topologies to manage their needs
13. f the end node If the end node is switched on while connecting it to the switch it might result in a a loose connection and damages on the adapter and the end node Connecting a cable to the switch To connect a cable to the switch the user should select an RJ 45 jack on the switch s rear panel once plugging the cable into the end node s adapter it should be plugged into the switch s selected jack 10 Installing a Switch The users must consider the following cable requirements prior to connections Cables must be of a Category 5 UTP or Category 1 STP or equivalent cable type for a Fast Ethernet network Such cables feature RJ 45 plugs at both ends and through wiring In a Fast Ethernet network cable lengths must not exceed 100 meters 328 feet between network end nodes and the switch All end nodes connected to a Fast Ethernet switch must be equipped with Fast Ethernet adapters complying the IEEE802 3u standard Cables should be kept as far as possible from any electrical source motor or fluorescent light When uplinking two switches together be certain to free both FES 1800 switch es port 8 Plug one end of the uplink cable into the first switch s port 8 then plug in other end of the cable to the other FES 1800 switch port 8 which must be switch to the X position before you connect the cable To uplink the switch users should be aware of the following requirements The cable used to uplink both switches
14. ion of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic compatibility Trademarks All products and Brand names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Quick installation This quick installation guide is provided to help the user to set up the switch in a short time However it is recommended that users read through this manual before trying installing the hardware After unpacking the switch a suitable location must be found for it Because this Switch occupies a central location in the network it is important to find a stable hori zontal surface which is clear of electromagnetic interference and equipped with a power outlet Neither the switch nor any device should be powered on while installing network components Now the user needs to connect all devices that will directly interface with the new switch and with Category 5 UTP Category 1 STP or equivalent cables It is bet ter to start from the highest numbered jack Fast Ethernet Adapters is highly recom mended for all devices connecting to a Fast Ethernet Switch The maximum cable length between any end node in the network and the switch is 100 meters 328 feet for Fast Ethernet switch To uplink two switches together connect both devices with a Category 5 UTP or Category 1 STP cable at maximum length of 100 meters When uplinking the con nection can be made in port 8 via the switch on the rear panel to setup the position to X All the co
15. nnections have to be checked and the correct location of cables should be verified The switch and the connected devices can now be powered on The switch will indicate all port connections by blinking the correspondent port indicators Contents Intro duco a oto aed atta aan aeos tyi td deed i iae IV General Features of a Switch lleelllses 1 General Features 0 0 00 cece eee 1 FrontePanel kn ed aae xe a atu eae 2 Hear Panel 2o hr eate eu e etr t ode ege Sah 2 Quick Overview of Networking Terminology 3 Network Terminology 00 cee RII 3 What is a switch lllslsllleeee en 3 What Is Fast Ethernet essor rr rin Eie 5 Historical Background iliis 5 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Standards 00 00ers eeee 5 Gables Required 2i oos opbeesre RAT EQ E tune oat ate 5 How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network 6 Gable Length iit ex ome ip UEM ERN ee ee 6 UJplinkirig uui nth hu m Ea eese n aud EE 6 Different Network Topologies 0 00 eee 7 Other Ways to Expand a Network 0000 0c e eee ee eee 7 Installing a Switch 2 2 22oa ooh ERR ER ER 9 Before the Installation llle 9 Physical Installation lle 9 Connecting Hubs or Other Switches 0 0 0 0 0c eee 10 Cable Connections 0 00 cee ee 10 Checking Port Status liliis eee 11 Network Management 000 eee eee e
16. or a network interface card NIC A twisted pair cable con nects the node to a switch and each node is connected to one port on the switch The port adopts the abilities of a repeater a transceiver and an adapter in a Fast Ethernet network Ports and cables are connected through a fixed jack All segments are linked together by repeaters but not by routers bridges or switches form a collision domain Collisions occur when two or more nodes accidentally attempt to transmit data across the network because of the traffic jams Naturally the more packets traveling across the network the more likely the collision occurs Although collisions do not cause any serious harm but they affect the velocity of all nodes traveling on the network Moreover collisions prevent twisted pair cabling from being fully utilized since one of the cable s two twisted pairs must resolve collision conflicts instead of transmitting data What is a Switch The networking device you have purchased is known as a switch It is used to connect and transmit data between network nodes A port is consisted of an input output circuit and any associated circuit A jack on the other hand is an external connector linked to a port The design of the switch allows one or more jacks to be connected to a single port The switch displays different jacks on its external panel One or more jacks are connected to one internal port The uplink jack features two jacks One of them
17. rkstations and servers Uplink the switch with another Fast Ethernet switch to provid a connection with another network expansion device such as a router switch or bridge A switch thus acts as a central piece in a network topology and configuration It is necessary to carefully study its physical emplacement and the configuration of the network What Is Fast Ethernet What Is Fast Ethernet Historical Backg round Fast Ethernet was developed in the early 90s to solve the bottleneck problems encountered by older Ethernet networks Ethernet however is a networking tech nology developed in the early 70s Ethernet network carries data signal through thick passive cables at a speed of 10Mbp However signals are delivered to all nodes in the network at the same time which resulted in frequent collisions and a lag in general network performance Fast Ethernet instead transmits data at a rate of 100Mbps It is needed for peo ple who use CAD CAM videoconferencing and exchange large amount of files Besides the increasing available bandwidth Fast Ethernet system also brings the advantage of using the same network operating system Moreover it is as well backward compatible with Ethernet equipment Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Standards The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is an international standard for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet systems The standard for Ethernet twisted pair networks is known as the IEEE
18. rther to improve their network capabilities or integrate it into other networks Here are some possibili ties to optimize a network Dual speed hubs Dual speed devices allow users to integrate 10BASE T devices to a Fast Ethernet network If an Ethernet network is already being possessed such devices protect user s previous input in Ethernet technology while upgrading their network to faster 100BASE TX speeds Dual speed hubs automatically recognize adapters or NICs using Ethernet or Fast Ethernet systems adjust and integrate themselves into the existing network Router Router decides the path a data packet takes based on the data s transmission protocol It regulates and organizes the traffic in a networking environment Bridges Bridges connect two networks that adopt same physical characteristics such as two Ethernet or two Fast Ethernet networks How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network Gateway A gateway is a device that connects a network to another supporting a different protocol than the one currently used Fast Ethernet in this case Installing a Switch Installing a Switch Before the Installation Before installing a switch users must acertain that a proper operating environ ment is provided for the network A right operating environment for a network fea tures these factors Power The switch must be provided with a power voltage ranging from 90 to 264 VAC with an error margin of 10 at 50 to 60Hz
19. tures of a Switch Front panel FES 1800 wn 09099999 w ooo0o0ooooQO0 Figure 1 1 The switch s front panel displays features LED light emitting diode indicators See Figure 1 1 Rear panel FES 1800 an LL J t 4 J LU in EXAX XI LXX g Figure 1 2 The rear panel of the switch contains the power socket and Ethernet cable con nectors Its cable connectors are of RJ 45 type RJ 45 stands for Recommended Jack No 45 an Electronic Industries Association EIA designation Each jack serves to connect a cable to the switch LED indicators allow users to check the port status and network traffic at a glance Exhaustive LEDs displayed on the switch allow easy network management The power socket accepts DC power of 5V See Figure 1 2 Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Network Terminology A network is cosisted of multiple interconnected nodes A node can be a comput er a server that is a computer dedicated to storing networked data or applica tions a shared peripheral such as a printer or modem or other networking devices such as repeating or switching switches routers transceivers etc A Fast Ethernet network operates at a 100Mbps Megabits per second transfer speed as opposed to Ethernet networks which operate at speeds of 10Mbps To be connected to a Fast Ethernet network a node must be equipped with a Fast Ethernet adapter
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