Airlink UG-ASW232-1103 manual

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    AirLink+ 1 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide UG-ASW232-1 103[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 2 AirLink+ 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 r easonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envir[...]

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    AirLink+ 3 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide requir ed for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. • Mechanical Loading ⎯ Mounting 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 conne[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 4 AirLink+[...]

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    AirLink+ 5 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide T able of Contents About this Guide .............................................. 7 Purpose ...................................................................... 7 T erms & Usage .......................................................... 7 Overview of This User Guide ...................[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 6 AirLink+ Connecting the Switch ................................... 1 8 Connecting a PC to the Switch ............................. 18 Connecting a Hub or Switch to the Switch ......... 19 Port Speed & Duplex Mode .................................. 19 T echnical Specifications .....................[...]

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    AirLink+ 7 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide About This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the 32-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Purpose This User Guide discusses how to install your 32-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Sw[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 8 AirLink+ Introduction This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching technology . Fast Ethernet T echnology The growing importance of local ar ea networks (LANs) and the increasing complexity of desktop computing application[...]

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    AirLink+ 9 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 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 LAN. A switch increases capacity and decreas[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 10 AirLink+ Features The Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traf fic on the network and the number of user increase continuously . The Switch, with its rack size, is specifically designed for middle- to large-sized workgr oups. The Switch provides imme[...]

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    AirLink+ 11 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide The Switch is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features ar e: • Auto MDI/MDIX feature automatically detects and corrects for crossover cables and allows dir ect switch- to-switch connection. •[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 12 AirLink+ Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items: • One the 32-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch • One AC power cord • Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning • Screws and two mounting brackets [...]

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    AirLink+ 13 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of each device. The rubber feet cushion the hub and protect the hub case from scratching. 100 Base-FX Module Installation The installation procedure for each module is the same. Additional information about e[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 14 AirLink+ Then, use screws pr ovided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack (see Figure 2). Figure 1. Attach Brackets to Switc h Figure 2. Attach Switch to Rack Rack Mounting The switch can be mounted in an EIA standar d-size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with[...]

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    AirLink+ 15 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Connecting Network Cable The Switch supports 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and it runs both in half and full duplex mode. These ports are Auto-MDI type port. The Switch can auto transform to MDI-II or MDI-X type, so you can just make an easy connection that without worrying if you[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 16 AirLink+ Powe r 100 Base-FX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 M LINK/ACT 100 M LINK/ACT 10/100 M FDX 10/100 M COL 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 10 M LINK/ACT 100 M LINK/ACT 10/100 M FDX 10/100 M COL 17 18 19 20 1234 21 22 23 24 5678 25 26 27 28 91 0 1 1 1 2 29 30 31 32 13 14[...]

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    AirLink+ 17 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Module Slots The module slots are used to install module options for 100 BASE-FX connection. AC Power Connector Plug the power cord into the AC power connector . Figure 4. Rear Panel AC Power Connector Module Slot Rear of Switch I O T wisted-Pair Ports These ports supports automatic MDI/MDIX[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 18 AirLink+ LED Indicators The LED indicator panel contains the following indicators: • Power (PWR) Power (PWR) Power (PWR) Power (PWR) Power (PWR) ⎯ This indicator lights green when the switch is receiving power . Otherwise, it is off. • Full-Duplex/Collision (Full-Duplex/ Full-Duplex/Collision ([...]

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    AirLink+ 19 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide The LED indicators for the PC connection depend on the LAN card capabilities. If LED indicators are not lit after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions, and connections. Connecting a Hub or Switch to the Switch Y ou can connect the Switch to anot[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 20 AirLink+ IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T ethernet IEEE 802.3a 100 Base-TX fast ethernet ANSI/IEEE 802.3 auto-negotiation IEEE 802.3x flow control Description Feature CSMA/CD Ethernet: 10 Mbps (half duple x), 20 Mbps (full duplex) F ast ether net: 100 Mbps (half duplex), 200 Mbps (full duplex) Star 10 Base-T: T [...]

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    AirLink+ 21 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 100 to 240 V AC, 50- or 60-Hz internal universal po wer supply Specification Feature 40 watts (maximum) Operating: 0˚ to 50˚ C Storage: − 10˚ to 70˚ C Operating: 10 to 90% Storage: 5 to 90% 440 × 200 × 44 mm (W × H × D) FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, VCCI Class A AC inputs Pow e r c[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 22 AirLink+ Store-and-forw ard Specification Feature 1,024 Kbytes per de vice 4K entries per device 10Mbps ethernet: 14,880/pps 100Mbps fast ethernet: 148,800/pps Automatic update T ransmission method RAM buff er Filtering address table P ack et filtering/ forw arding rate MAC address learning T able 3.[...]

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    AirLink+ 23 32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide[...]

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    32-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide 24 AirLink+ Copyright © 2003 AirLink+. All rights r eserved. AirLink+, the stylized AirLink+ logo, specific product designations, and all other words and logos that ar e identified as trademarks and/or service marks are, unless noted otherwise, the trademarks and service marks of AirLink+. All other pr[...]