KTI Networks KS-324F manual

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    Installation Guide 24 - port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch with 1 Fiber Connection Model Name : KS - 324 F[...]

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    We make no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to cha nge without notice. We reserve the right to make revisions to this publication without obligation to notify any person or entity of any su[...]

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    Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 2. Where to Place the 24port Switch 3. Configure The Network Connection 3.1 Connecting Devices to the 24port Switch 3.2 Connecting to Another Ethernet Switch/Hub 3.3 Application 4. For 100Ba seFX Connection 4.1 Adding 100BaseFX Module 5. LED Conditions Definition 5.1 LEDs Defined 6. Configure from Conso[...]

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    1. Introduction This 24port Switch is a 24 - port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch. This switch supports the advanced features for current switch design. This switch can auto detect the 10/100Mbps speed, full/half duplex mode and MDI/MDI - X connection. These features provide user the simplest way to complete the network connection. There is a conso[...]

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    2. Where To Place the 24port Switch This 24port Switch can be placed on a flat surface (your desk, shelf or table). Place the 24port Switch at a location with these connection considerations in mind: l The switch configuration does not break the rules as specified in Section 3. l The switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily to it. l [...]

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    3. Configure the Network Connection 3.1 Connecting Devices to the 24port Switch [ Connection Guidelines: ] l Use Category 3 or 5 twisted - pair Ethernet cable when connecting 10BaseT devices to the switch (cable pin assignments defined in Appendix A) l Use Category 5 (straight - through) twisted - pair Ethernet cable when connecting 100BaseTX devic[...]

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    3.3 Application A switch can be used to overcome the hub to hub connectivity limitations as well as improve overall network performance. Switches make intelligent decisions about where to send network traffic based on the destination address of the packet. As a result, the switch can significantly reduce unnecessary traffic. The example below demon[...]

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    4. For 100BaseFX Connection 4.1 Adding 100BaseFX Module This 24port switch has a module port for 100BaseFX connection extension. You can add a 100Bas eFX module to the switch and this switch gets a 100BaseFX port for long distance fiber optic cable connection. But when this module is added, the 24th TP port will be disable and this FX port become t[...]

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    5. LEDs Conditions Definition 5.1 LEDs Defined The LEDs provide useful information about the switch and the status of all individual ports. LED STATUS CONDITION Power ON Switch is receiving power. ON Port has established a valid link. Flashing Data packets being rece ived or sent. Green The connection speed is 100Mbps. Link / Act Yellow The connect[...]

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    6. Configure from Console 6.1 Hardware Setting for Console Before using the console connection to configure the switch, please make sure that you have already install the terminal program "HyperTrm" in your Windows. If you can not find it in your Windows, pl ease install it first with your Windows Installation Disk. You can also use other[...]

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    disable the backpressure function for half duplex. If it is enable, it can prevent packets lost in half duplex mode. But it will also reject packets when the network traffic is very h eavy and that may cause some network connections fail. 2. Port Setting : You can set the operation speed, duplex mode from here. If "Auto_Negotiation" is en[...]

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    You can configure VLAN groups from this function. Because every port must belong to some VLAN, the removed port from VLAN will be assigned to Group 24 automatically if it does not belong to any VLAN any more after being removed. In the setting, VLAN groups can be overlapped on ports in this switch. 4. Priority Setting : There are two transmit prior[...]

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    A. Product Specifications Access Method CSMA/CD, 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3 10BASE - T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASETX/FX Communication Rate 10/100Mbps on RJ - 45 ports, 100Mbps on FX port Communication Mode Full / Half duplex Media Supported 10BASE - T - 100 Ohm Category 3,4,5 twisted - pair 100BASE - TX - 100 Ohm Category 5 twist[...]

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    B. Cable Specification Two different types of cable could be used on this 24port Switch: l Straight through cable l Cross - over cable l Fiber Optic cable if this 2 4port Switch has FX port Cable Schematics Straight - Through Cable Hub / Switch side Adapter side Pin # Pair # Pin # Pair # 1 RX+ White - Green ----------------- 1 RX+ White - Green 2 R[...]

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    C. Compliances EMI Certification FCC Class A Certification (USA) Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man ual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devic[...]

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    D. Warranty We warrant to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be fre e from defects in material and workmanship for a period of warranty time from the date of purchase from us or the authorized reseller. The warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed. We recommend that you h[...]