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    F ast Ether net Switch U ser’ s M anual FES-1800 Networking the futur e[...]

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    Copyright Copyright © 2000 by this company . All rights reserved. No part of this documen- tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any direc- tive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this docu- mentation an[...]

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    Quick installation This quick installation guide is provided to help the user to set up the switch in a short time. However, it is recommended that users read through this manual before trying installing the hardware. After unpacking the switch, a suitable location must be found for it. Because this switch occupies a central location in the network[...]

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    Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV G eneral Features of a S witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Front P anel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Introduction Congratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch! The Xsense Fast Ethernet switch provide you the possibility in setting up a small, medium or large size network without encountering bandwidth bottlenecks. The switch is compliant with the IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet standard, which will power your network with a 100Mbps-tra[...]

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    General F eatures of a Switch General features of FES-1800 Switch Compliant with the IEEE802.3 10Mbps specification (10BASE-T) Compliant with the IEEE802.3u 100Mbps specification (100BASE-TX) Supports Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cabling (UTP-5) An uplink switch on the rear panel to switch port 8 for connectivity to another Switch/Repeater hu[...]

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    Front panel FES-1800 Figure 1-1 The switch's front panel displays features LED (light emitting diode) indicators. (See Figure 1-1.) Rear panel FES-1800 Figure 1-2 The rear panel of the switch contains the power socket and Ethernet cable con- nectors. Its cable connectors are of RJ-45 type. RJ-45 stands for Recommended Jack No. 45, an Electroni[...]

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    Quick O verview of Networking Terminology Network Terminology A network is cosisted of multiple interconnected nodes. A node can be a comput- er, a server (that is, a computer dedicated to storing networked data or applica- tions), a shared peripheral (such as a printer or modem) or other networking devices (such as repeating or switching switches,[...]

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    - Check the validity of each signal it receives and discard invalid signal. - Show whether each network node is currently connected, idle, transmiting data, or in half/full duplex. Indicating a collision it gives users an idea on the network's current traffic status, Collisions occur frequently in a Fast Ethernet network. Different application[...]

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    What Is Fast Ethernet? Historical Background Fast Ethernet was developed in the early 90s to solve the bottleneck problems encountered by older Ethernet networks. Ethernet, however, is a networking tech- nology developed in the early 70s. Ethernet network carries data signal through thick passive cables at a speed of 10Mbp. However, signals are del[...]

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    How to C onfigure a Fast Ethernet Network? Cable L ength In a Fast Ethernet network, twisted-pair cables have a length limit. No UTP or STP cable can be of more than 100 meters (328 feet). A signal can not be sent between two end nodes through more than 200 meters of twisted pair cable. In a non-uplinked network, all end nodes are thus connected to[...]

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    Different Network T opologies V aries with users' needs, the switch can be operated as a standalone device or in a multiple-switches environment. Standalone Device When one switch is in use in a network, it is a standalone switch. The switch can only be connected to users' workstations. Its main function is to exchange data in a peer-to-p[...]

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    Gateway A gateway is a device that connects a network to another, supporting a different protocol than the one currently used (Fast Ethernet in this case). How to C onfigure a Fast Ethernet Network? 8[...]

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    Installing a Switch Before the Installation Before installing a switch, users must acertain that a proper operating environ- ment is provided for the network. A right operating environment for a network fea- tures these factors: - Power : The switch must be provided with a power voltage ranging from 90 to 264 VAC (with an error margin of 10%) at 50[...]

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    Connecting Hubs or Other Switches T o make a switch-to-hub or switch-to-switch connection, please do the following: 1. Make sure you have the proper cables: - Use Category 3 UTP (Unshielded T wisted Pair) cables or better for 10BASE- T connections - Use Category 5 UTP cables for 100BASE-TX connections. 2. Connect UTP Cable to regular port of FES-18[...]

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    The users must consider the following cable requirements prior to connections: - Cables must be of a Category 5 UTP or Category 1 STP or equivalent cable type for a Fast Ethernet network. Such cables feature RJ-45 plugs at both ends and through wiring. - In a Fast Ethernet network, cable lengths must not exceed 100 meters (328 feet) between network[...]

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    Network M anagement LED Indicators The switch's front panel contains indicators called light emitting diodes or LEDs. LEDs make quick diagnoses on the network's status. They allow users to know, at a glance, the kind of problem the network encounters. Different functions of LED’s are displayed on the front panel. There are five types of[...]

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    A collision occurs as two end nodes are sending data simultaneously on the network. Collisions are frequent in a Fast Ethernet network. When a collision occurs, the two end nodes stop data transmission but backs up again later on. However, excessive collision may indicate a sign of: - Network overload - Device malfunctions - Cabling problem T roubl[...]

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    - Selecting a location that fits the network's configuration and ensures the switch's safety. - Being aware of cables' physical path and avoiding any interruptions. Network Management 14[...]

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    Specifications T echnical Specifications: FES-1800: Eight10/100BASE-T/TX auto-negotiating ports with RJ- 45 connectors. Chip Set: Kendin, KS 8998 LED Reports: Per Unit - Power Status Per Port - Link/Active, Full Duplex/Collision (2LEDs) Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Cable: 10BASE-T, 2 pair UTP Cat.3,4,5. Up to 100m[...]

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