Quick Start Manual

Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch
2-2 Physical Description
Fast Ethernet Ports
As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS516 switch is equipped with 16 autosensing
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is
automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 100 Mbps LEDs.
The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45
plug.
Each of the 10/100 Mbps ports uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated
in Figure
2-2. The LEDs, as described in Table 2-1, indicate that the connection to the port is valid
and that the port is operating in full-duplex mode.
For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 plug, refer to Appendix
B,
“Connector Pin Assignments.”
Key:
1 = Link LED
2 = FDX LED
Figure 2-2. The Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-In LEDs
Normal/Uplink Push Button
The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1,
allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS516
switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in
the out position. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for uplink wiring to
connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable.
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