GX
SFP MiniGBIC
100 Mbps
Link/Activity
51 52
49 50
49 50
51
484721
mart Gigabit Ethernet
Web Configurable Switch
Power
CPU
Reset
48462
52
10/100/1000 BaseT
48-Port 10/100 with
4-Port Gigabit Ether
Link/Activity
Link/Activity
1000 Mbps
3
FriendlyNET
®
Faster, Easier, and Safer Networking
FriendlyNET GX5-W
Smart Switches
GX5-424W
GX5-448W
GX5-2400W
Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the FriendlyNET GX5-W
Smart Switch. This device integrates 1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet, 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network
capabilities in a highly flexible package.
This GX5-W Smart Switch has the following key features:
■ 24 or 48 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet RJ45 ports
■ 2 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation Gigabit RJ45 ports
(All models except GX5-2400W)
■ 2 SFP miniGBIC ports (All models except GX5-2400W)
■ All RJ45 ports support auto MDI/MDIX, so cross-over cables or up-
link ports are not needed
■ Full-/half-duplex transfer mode for 10/100Mbps RJ45 port
■ Full-duplex transfer mode for Gigabit port
■ Wire-speed reception and transmission
■ Store-and-forward switching scheme capability to support rate
adaptation and ensure data integrity
■ Supports port-setting for Speed/Disable, Flow control
■ Easy configuration via Web browser
Packing List
Your package contains the following items:
■ (1) FriendlyNET GX5-W Smart Switch
GX5-424W, or GX5-448W, or GX5-2400W
■ (1) Quick Start Guide (this document)
■ (1) AC power cord, suitable for your area’s electrical
power connections
■ (4) Rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning
■ (2) Rackmounting brackets and screws
■ CD-ROM with GX5-W Management Utility and User’s Manual
Diagnostic LEDs
Monitor the status of your network with these LED indicators:
1. Power: On when the switch is receiving power.
2. CPU: Blinking when the processor is actively working.
Off when system is idle. NOTE: LED on but not flashing
means power off/on; switch must be reset.
3. Link/Activity: On when the port is successfully connected
to an Ethernet network. Blinking when the port is
transmitting or receiving data.
4. 100 Mbps: On when the respective port is connected to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
5. Link/Activity (Ports 25-28): On when the port is
successfully connected to an Ethernet network. Blinking
when the port is transmitting or receiving data.
6. 1000 Mbps (Ports 25-28): On when the respective port is
connected to a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet network.
7. 100 Mbps (Ports 25-26): On when the respective port is
connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
1. Power: On when the switch is receiving power.
2. CPU: Blinking when the processor is actively working.
Off when system is idle. NOTE: LED on but not flashing means
power off/on; switch must be reset.
3. Link/Activity: On when the port is successfully connected to
an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Blinking when the port
is transmitting or receiving data.
4. 1000 Mbps: On when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet network.
5. 100 Mbps: On when the respective port is connected to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
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1. Power: On when the switch is receiving power.
2. CPU: Blinking when the processor is actively working.
Off when system is idle. NOTE: LED on but not flashing
means power off/on; switch must be reset.
3. Link/Activity: On when the port is successfully connected
to an Ethernet network. Blinking when the port is
transmitting or receiving data.
4. 100 Mbps: On when the respective port is connected to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
5. Link/Activity (Ports 49-52): On when the port is
successfully connected to an Ethernet network. Blinking
when the port is transmitting or receiving data.
6. 1000 Mbps (Ports 49-52): On when the respective port is
connected to a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet network.
FriendlyNET GX5-448W
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