Quick Start Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Benefits of Using Switching Technology .........................................................................1-1
Types of Ethernet Switches ............................................................................................1-2
Model FS516 Switch Overview .......................................................................................1-2
Features .........................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Physical Description
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................2-1
Fast Ethernet Ports ..................................................................................................2-2
Normal/Uplink Push Button ......................................................................................2-2
LEDs ........................................................................................................................2-3
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................2-4
FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches ........................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ..........................................................................................................3-2
Segment Switching .........................................................................................................3-3
Extending a Network ......................................................................................................3-4
Bridging from 10BASE-T to 100BASE-TX Networks ......................................................3-5
High-Bandwidth File Servers ..........................................................................................3-6