Netgear FS102 User's Manual
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1. NETGEAR Fast Ethernet Switch MODELES ay MODEL S FROM NELES geje Installation Guide T Start Here Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model FS102 Model FS104 or Model FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch a low cost high performance network solution designed to support power workgroups operating at 10 megabits per second Mbps or 100 Mbps In this installation guide that describes how to install and use the switches all three switches are referred to collectively as the Model FS102 FS104 FS108 switch Each switch is listed individually when information is provided that refers to a specific model Features The Model FS102 FS104 FS 108 switch has the following features e Two Model FS102 switch four Model FS104 switch and eight Model FS108 switch vista automatic speed sensing 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports that provide fast information exchange resource sharing and client or peer to peer communication using standard Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable e Automatic address learning function to build the packet forwarding information table The table contains up to 8 000 MAC addresses that is the switch can support networks with as many as 8 000 devices e Autosensing full duplex or half duplex mode of operation Full duplex mode doubles throughput of point to point connections by letting individual ports transmit and receive concurrently when the connecting device also supports full duple2. and Support Information Card 8900FA Verify that your package contains the following Model FS102 Model FS104 or Model FS108 switch e Mounting kit for wall installation This installation guide e Warranty amp Owner Registration Card e Support Information Card e AC power cord and universal power cord adapter Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide E Product Illustration Front Panel of the Model FS102 switch 100 Mbps ports NETGEAR Fst02 fue 100 Mbps m mi Power zo mi mio Collision 1 2 Normal Uplink push button v Front Panel of the Model FS104 switch NETGEAR FS104 LNK Re Power Collision Front Panel of the Model FS108 switch NETGEAR Fs108 a MG ji TELJ Power Ci 1 5 8899FA Fast Ethernet Vista Ports with Built in LEDs All of the ports on the switch are 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports The network access speed for the ports is automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs Each port supports only unshielded twisted pair UTP cable using an 8 pin RJ 45 plug Each port uses vista RJ 45 connectors that have two LEDs the Link LED and the FDX LED Link FDX LED LED 8724EB Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide LEDs This table describes the activity of the Model FS102 FS104 FS108 switch LEDs Label Color Activity
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4. 100BASE TX 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded Interface RJ 45 connector for 10BASE T or 100BASE TX Ethernet interface Power Consumption 8W 15 2 W 12W Input Voltage 12 V dc 12 V dc 5 V de Power Adapter Physical Specifications Dimensions 6 2 x 1 06 x 4 1 in 9 27 x 1 06 x 4 1 in 9 27 x 1 06 x 4 1 in 15 8 x 2 7 x 10 3 cm 23 5 x 2 7 x 10 3 cm 23 5 x 2 7 x 10 3 cm Weight 1 09 Ib 0 50 kg 1 60 Ib 0 73 kg 1 60 Ib 0 73 kg Environmental Specification Operating temperature Operating humidity 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark commercial FCC Part 15 Class A EN 55 022 CISPR 22 Class A VCCI Class 1 ITE Electromagnetic Susceptibil Electrostatic discharge ESD Radiated electromagnetic field Electrical fast transient burst Electrical surge ity CE mark commercial IEC 801 2 Level 2 3 4 CE mark commercial IEC 801 2 Level 2 3 4 CE mark commercial IEC 801 2 Level 2 3 4 IEC 801 3 Level 2 IEC 801 3 Level 2 IEC 801 3 Level 2 IEC 801 4 Level 2 IEC 801 5 Level 2 IEC 801 4 Level 2 IEC 801 5 Level 2 IEC 801 4 Level 2 IEC 801 5 Level 2 Safety Agency Approvals for Power Adapter CE mark commercial UL listed UL 1950 CE mark commercial UL listed UL 1950 CE mark commercial UL listed UL 1950 CSA certified CSA certified CSA certified CSA 22 2 950 CSA 22 2
5. 950 CSA 22 2 950 TUV licensed TUV licensed TUV licensed EN 60 950 EN 60 950 EN 60 950 T Mark T Mark T Mark Performance Specifications Frame filter rate Frame forward rate Network latency using 64 byte packets Address database size Addressing 14 800 frames second maximum on 10 Mbps port 148 000 frames second maximum on 100 Mbps port 14 800 frames second maximum on 10 Mbps port 148 000 frames second maximum on 100 Mbps port 10 Mbps to 10 Mbps 73 microseconds maximum 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps 26 microseconds maximum 100 Mbps to 10 Mbps 62 microseconds maximum 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps 15 microseconds maximum 8 000 media access control MAC addresses per port 48 bit MAC address Queue buffer 10 100 Mbps ports 1 MB of buffer space for each port 10 100 Mbps ports 128 k of buffer space for each port Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide 1998 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks Inc NETGEAR is a trademark of Bay Networks Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume a
6. Normal or MDI X port Uplink or MDI port Straight through twisted pair cable Normal or MDI X port Normal or MDI X port Crossover twisted pair cable 8146EB Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide RJ 45 Connector The RJ 45 connector shown in the illustration with an RJ 45 plug is used to connect workstations and switches through unshielded twisted pair cable The RJ 45 connector accepts four pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable Only two pairs are used for 1OBASE T wiring 12345678 IALILIHH TH Po 711EA Uplink Assignment RJ 45 Connector Normal Assianinent Port 1 or 2 on the Model FS102 Switch Pin Assignment g Port 4 on the Model FS104 Switch Port 8 on the Model FS108 Switch 1 Input Receive Data Output Transmit Data 2 Input Receive Data Output Transmit Data 3 Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data 6 Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data 4 5 7 8 Not used Not used Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide di i Technical Specifications General Specifications Model FS102 Switch Model FS104 Switch Model FS108 Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO IEC 802 3 ANSI IEEE 802 3i 10BASE T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u IEEE802 3x 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet Data Rate 100 Mbps with 4B 5B encoding and MLT 3 physical interface for
7. connect to another switch or to a hub using a straight through twisted pair cable Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model FS102 FS104 FS108 switch has full duplex FDX and auto duplex AUTO toggle switches and a power adapter receptacle for the supplied power adapter 12Vde 1 2A Rear Panel of the Model FS102 switch Power receptacle Force port to operate at Full Duplex and Half Duplex mode AUTO Enable portto determine duplex mode automatically Default is Half Duplex Rear Panel of the Model FS104 switch 12Vdc 1 2A Force portto operate at Full Duplex and Half Duplex mode Enable portto determine duplex mode automatically Default is Half Duplex Rear Panel of the Model FS108 switch 8901FA FDX AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full duplex mode is supported for all 10 100 Mbps ports and allows the port to transmit and receive data at the same time Full duplex operation applies only to point to point access for example when a switch is connected to a PC a server or another switch Setting the toggle switch to AUTO on the 10 100 Mbps port enables the port to determine duplex mode automatically In this mode of operation the 10 100 Mbps port operates in either full or half duplex depending on the operating mode of the remote port If the remote port cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its capability the 10 100 Mbps port on the switch defaults to half duplex mode Repeaters and
8. hubs use a common collision domain for all communications and cannot communicate in full duplex mode The associated 10 Mbps port on the switch should be set to auto duplex operation when connecting to these types of devices One toggle switch is assigned to each 10 100 Mbps port and can be set to full duplex FDX mode or auto duplex AUTO mode Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide T Applications The Model FS102 FS104 FS108 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations The configuration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switches in various network environments using other NETGEAR products These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to a printer or a segmented network with multiple users or workgroups and other networking devices Although the examples illustrate specific switches any of the switches can be used in the network configurations shown Desktop Switching The Model FS108 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS108 switch NETGEAR ics t2s0se78 8902FA If a full duplex adapter ca
9. Description Pwr Power Green On Power is supplied to the switch Off Power is disconnected Rx Tx Collision Green Blinking Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port Data collisions are occurring on the port The blinking action Yellow Blinking corresponds to the number of collisions When a collision occurs the connected device pauses and transmits again after waiting a specified time Note that occasional collisions are normal 100 Mbps Green On The port is operating at 100 Mbps The port is operating at 10 Mbps Off Link Green On A valid link is established on the port located at the A link is not established on the port top left corner Off of each vista 10BASE T port FDX Green On The port is operating in full duplex mode located at the The port is operating in half duplex mode top right corner Off of each vista 10BASE T port Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Normal Uplink Push Button The Normal Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch allows you to select uplink MDI or normal MDI X wiring for either of the Ethernet ports on the Model FS102 switch port 4 on the Model FS104 switch or port 8 on the Model FS108 switch These ports are configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button position is out When the push button is pressed in these ports are configured for uplink wiring to
10. ETGEAR Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub Key a 200 Mbps Model FS108 switch eee 100 Mbps 10 Mbps NETGEAR Model FE108 hub Model EN108 hub 7 EREE 8967FA High Bandwidth File Servers The Model FS104 switch increases bandwidth for workgroups and strengthens network throughput when accessing high volume file servers The switch provides parallel communication between each of the ports This method of communication allows multiple conversations to occur concurrently expands overall throughput and allows key servers or other heavily used devices to be available to more users The Model FS104 Fast Ethernet Switch can be integrated with a NETGEAR Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS108 Dual Speed Hub A full duplex configurable adapter card installed in the server provides up to 200 Mbps maximum data throughput Model FS104 switch Model DS108 hub 8906FA Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Prepare the Site Before you begin installing your switch prepare the installation site Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment Characteristic Requirement Temperature Ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight warm air exhausts or heaters Operating humidity Maximum relative h
11. The Normal Uplink push button eliminates the need to use a crossover twisted pair cable for daisy chaining or cascading Use the following guidelines to configure port 1 and port 2 on the Model FS102 switch port 4 on the Model FS104 switch or port 8 on the Model FS108 switch for uplink or normal wiring e Configure the port for normal wiring if the port is to be connected to an uplink wired device such as a network station or a PC e Configure the port for uplink wiring if the port is to be connected to a normal wired device such as a 100 Mbps hub or another switch The remaining normal ports on the switch cannot be configured for uplink wiring If you are using one of these ports to connect to another normal port you must use a crossover twisted pair cable to connect the two ports Refer to Cable and Connector Information for information about crossover twisted pair cable and straight through twisted pair cable Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide verify installation 3 Set the FDX or AUTO toggle switches on the rear panel for the selected duplex mode A hub and repeater use a common collision domain for all communications and cannot support full duplex mode When connecting any of the 10 100 Mbps ports on the switch to a hub set the port to AUTO The switch must also be set to AUTO when connecting to any device that does not use NWay autonegotiation to detect the operating mode Set
12. ations Green Link LED is off on ports 1 or 2 on the Model FS102 switch port 4 on the Model FS104 switch or port 8 on the Model FS108 switch Port connection is not functioning Check the Normal Uplink push button on the front panel If you are using a straight through cable connected to a PC or other MDI wired device make sure the Normal Uplink push button is set in the Normal position If you are using a straight through cable connected to a router or another switch make sure the Normal Uplink push button is set in the Uplink position Try the alternate position of the Normal Uplink push button to turn the Link LED on Refer to Cable and Connector Information for cable information Green 100 Mbps LED is off when operating in a Fast Ethernet network Port is operating in 10 Mbps mode Make sure the adapter card is capable of 100 Mbps operation and set for 100 Mbps operation if it is not autosensing Green Link LED is on and Green FDX LED is off when connected to a full duplex network Port is operating in half duplex mode Make sure the duplex switch on the Model FS102 FS104 FS108 switch is set for full duplex operation Make sure the connected device is capable of full duplex transmission Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Symptom Cause Solution Yellow Rx Tx Data collision is The port and switch might be functioning corr
13. ectly Collision LED is occurring on the port However check the following to make sure that blinking excessive collisions are normal as in most Ethernet excessively networks and not caused by Incorrect cabling or connectors e Wiring techniques e Mismatched duplex operating mode settings Make sure the connected device is able to operate at half duplex mode and check the specifications of the connected device to make sure it has the ability to signal the operating mode Verify that the connected device is operational If the connected device is an adapter card make sure you have an adapter card that is capable of 100 Mbps operation and set to 100 Mbps if it is not autosensing T Cable and Connector Information Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device Most ports on switches and repeaters have media dependent interfaces with crossover ports These ports are referred to as MDI X or normal ports Computer and workstation adapter cards are usually media dependent interface ports referred to as MDI or uplink ports The figures illustrate the use of straight through and crossover twisted pair cables Green FDX LED is off when you have set the port to operate in full duplex mode Port is operating in half duplex mode
14. he table in LEDs for information about the LEDs and their activity Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide E Troubleshooting Information Symptom Green Link LED is off on an active port Cause Port connection is not functioning Solution Make sure the attached device is powered and there is a proper UTP connection at that end Make sure the network adapter card installed in the PC is in working condition Verify that the network adapter card is100 Mbps capable and that the 100 Mbps LED and Link LEDs are on at the network adapter card in the PC Make sure the proper cable is installed and check for miswired cable pairs or loose connectors Green Link LED is intermittent on an active port Port connection is not functioning Make sure the port termination at both the switch and the device end is correct Check the crimp on the RJ 45 connectors In a Fast Ethernet operation the quality of the crimp on the connector is important It is also important that only Category 5 cable is used and that it is certified for 100 Mbps operation Make sure the length of the UTP cable from the switch to the device does not exceed 328 feet 100 meters Using cable test equipment make sure the cable meets the crosstalk attenuation and impedance specifications as required by the 100BASE TX standard Refer to Cable and Connector Information for information about cable specific
15. ny liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model FS102 104 108 Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement This equipment is in the first category information equipment to be used in commercial and or industrial areas and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequently when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to compl
16. rd is installed in the server or PC a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Segment Switching The Model FS108 switch is used as a switch that segments a network into multiple connected pieces increasing overall bandwidth and throughput The Model FS108 switch can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model DS108 Dual Speed Hubs Model FS108 switch NETGEAR ROI ts 8903FA Extending a Network Diameter Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs and PCs to 100 meters m for a total of 200 meters By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs a network is expanded by 200 meters with the addition of each switch The illustration below shows two NETGEAR Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with a Model FS108 switch to extend a network Model FS108 switch 8904FA Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Bridging from 10BASE T to 100BASE TX Networks The Model FS108 switch can function as a two port bridge connecting traditional 1OBASE T Ethernet networks to 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet networks Users requiring increased network bandwidth can be upgraded to 100 Mbps while remaining connected to the rest of the network by integrating the Model FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch with the NETGEAR Model EN108 Ethernet Hub and the N
17. ting the toggle switch to AUTO will cause the port to default to half duplex mode when connecting to a port that does not use autonegotiation When connecting to a PC a server or another switch the duplex setting for the port must be the same as the duplex setting on the PC server or other switch To set the 10 100 Mbps ports for the selected duplex mode e Move the toggle switch into the down position to AUTO for auto duplex mode The 10 100 Mbps ports will negotiate and automatically determine the duplex mode based on the mode of the connected port If the connected port cannot autonegotiate the 10 100 Mbps port will default to half duplex mode The factory setting of the duplex toggle switches is AUTO e Move the toggle switch into the up position to FDX for full duplex mode The duplex switch must be set to FDX if you are connecting to legacy full duplex 100 Mbps devices that do not generate signals indicating duplex mode If the duplex switch is set to AUTO mode the 10 100 Mbps ports will default to half duplex mode because the port does not receive the proper signal 4 Connect one end of the DC power adapter cable to the power outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the power adapter cable to the wall outlet When power has been applied to the switch e The green Pwr Power LED on the front panel is on e The green Link LED on each connected port is on When the switch is connected and operating refer to t
18. umidity of 90 noncondensing Ventilation Minimum 2 inches 5 08 cm on all sides for cooling Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet Operating conditions At least 6 feet 1 83 m to nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as photocopy machine or arc welder Power Adequate power source within 6 feet 1 83 m To install your switch on a flat surface you do not need any special tools Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for ventilation To install the switch on a wall measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the switch and mark the wall to match the location of the mounting holes on the switch At the marks screw into the wall the two screws in the mounting kit included in your package contents Choose a location that is near the devices to be connected is close to an electrical outlet and provides at least 2 inches of space all around the switch for ventilation 3 Connect Devices to the Switch Before connecting the switch be sure you review Applications for to determine the appropriate configuration for your networking needs To connect the switch 1 Connect the devices to the 10 100 Mbps ports on the switch using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ 45 plug Note Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet 100 meters ad Set the Normal Uplink push button
19. x mode e Wire speed filtering and forwarding to support the traffic cop function by directing traffic to the appropriate port or network segment without slowing down the traffic e Easy plug and play installation with no software to configure which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors e Normal Uplink push button to simplify network extension The switch can be connected to another switch or hub using a standard straight through cable e Two vista RJ 45 connector ports on the Model FS102 switch four vista RJ 45 connector ports on the Model FS104 switch and eight vista RJ 45 connector ports on the Model FS108 switch Each port has built in LEDs to monitor individual port status e LEDs that provide network traffic status and data transmission speed e TEEE 8023u standard compliance allowing incorporation with other 1OOBASE TX Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps products e JEEE 802 3 1OBASE T standard compliance e Compact sturdy metal case design that enables easy desktop wall mount or under desk installation Model FS102 Model FS104 Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide Package Contents Model FS102 switch a Model FS104 switch NETGEAR siz ux m pina Fi ki ki am T g Cotision Universal Sea a ie AC power cord adapter power cord Wall mount installation kit m SS SD Installation guide Warranty amp Owner Registration Card
20. 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 environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS102 104 108 Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A CISPR 22 This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR Model FS102 104 108 Fast Ethernet Switch does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications
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