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16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations 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.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide • • • Mechanical LoadingMounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring.
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16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Table of Contents About this Guide ............................................. 6 Purpose ...................................................................... 6 Terms & Usage ........................................................... 6 Overview of This User Guide .................................. 6 Introduction ...................................................... 7 Fast Ethernet Technology .........................................
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide About This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the 16-port 10/ 100Mbps Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Purpose This guide discusses how to install your 16-port 10/ 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Introduction This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of local area networks (LANs) and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments. Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Features The Switch is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of user increase continuously. The Switch, with its rack size, is designed for middle- to large-sized workgroups. The Switch provides immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide The Switch is an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide • • Screws and two mounting brackets This User Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Installation The site where you install the Switch stack may affect its performance. Use the following guidelines when installing the switch: • • • • Install the Switch in a cool and dry place. See specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide provided screws (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Attach Brackets to Switch Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack (see Figure 2). Figure 2.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide External Components This section identifies all the major external components of the switch. Front Panel Figure 3 shows the Switch’s front panel.
Power 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LEDs 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 100 Mbps LINK ACT 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 Ports 5 13 Figure 3.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide LED Indicator Panel Figure 4 shows the Switch’s LED indicators. Figure 4. Switch LED Indicators 1 2 3 4 Power 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LINK ACT 100 Mbps The LED indicator panel contains the following indicators: • • • Power (PWR) (PWR)This indicator lights green when the switch is receiving power , otherwise, it is off.
-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Rear Panel The AC power connector is located on the rear panel and is a three-pronged connector that supports the power cord (see Figure 5). Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this connector, and the male into a power outlet. The Switch supports input voltages from 100 to 240 AC at 50 to 60 Hz. Figure 5. AC Power Connector AC Power Connector Technical Specifications Tables 1 to 3 provide Switch specifications.
16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Table 1. General Specifications Feature Description Standards IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T ethernet IEEE 802.3a 100 Base-TX fast ethernet Protocol CSMA/CD Data transfer rate Ethernet: 10 Mbps (half duplex), 20 Mbps (full duplex) Fast ethernet: 100 Mbps (half duplex), 200 Mbps (full duplex) Topology Star Network cables 10 Base-T: Two-pair UTP Cat. 3, 4, 5; EIA/TIA-568 100-Ω STP 100 Base-TX: Two-pair UTP Cat.
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16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch (Rack Mount) User Guide Table 3. Performance Specifications Feature Specification Transmission method Store-and-forward RAM buffer 2.5 Mbytes per device Filtering address table 4K entries per device Packet filtering/ forwarding rate 10Mbps ethernet: 14,880/pps 100Mbps fast ethernet: 148,800/pps MAC address learning Automatic update Technical Support E-mail: support@airlinkplus.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlinkplus.
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