Asante FS4004DS User Manual

FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch FS4004DS/FS4008DS User’s Manual FRCH1Book Page 1 Thursday, September 25, 1997 11:23 AM

Introduction Page 1-2 Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS have the following fea-tures: ❏ Compact size — designed for small to large w

Fast Ethernet and Switching Technology Page 1-3 Performance Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS have the following per-formance featur

Introduction Page 1-4 Switching Technology An Ethernet switch is a device that can direct network traffic among several Ethernet and Fast Ethernet net

Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. It contains the following sections: ❏ Package Con

InstallationPage 2-2ComponentsThis section describes the front- and back-panel layouts of the FS4004DS and FS4008DS.FS4004DS The front panel of the FS

ComponentsPage 2-3FS4008DS The front panel of the FS4008DS consists of eight 10/100 Mbps ports, one Uplink port, and LED indicators. See Figure 2-3. F

InstallationPage 2-4Cabling and Voltage RequirementsThis section describes the cabling and voltage requirements of the Switch.Cabling Requirements100B

Mounting ConfigurationsPage 2-5Mounting ConfigurationsThis section describes how to mount the Switch on a desktop or a wall. It also explains how to in

InstallationPage 2-6Wall Mounting the FS4004DSThe FS4004DS comes with a wall-mount kit. ▲ Important! The FS4008DS cannot be mounted on a wall. To moun

Mounting ConfigurationsPage 2-7Rack Mounting the FS4008DSThe FS4008DS comes with a rack-mounting kit.▲ Important! The FS4004DS cannot be installed in a

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InstallationPage 2-8Connecting Network DevicesBefore you connect network devices to the Switch, review the follow-ing guidelines:✔ Make sure the netwo

Connecting Network DevicesPage 2-9Connecting a Hub to the Switch❏ Use a two-pair Category 5 UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. ❏ Connec

InstallationPage 2-10Connecting a Hub without an Uplink Port to the SwitchIf a hub is not equipped with an uplink port, connection can be made using e

Connecting Network DevicesPage 2-11Connecting the Switch to Another Switch or Network DeviceThe Switch can be connected to another switch or to other

InstallationPage 2-12Powering on the SwitchThis section describes how to power on the FS4004DS and the FS4008DS Fast Ethernet Switch.FS4004DSThe FS400

Page 3-13LED IndicatorsThis chapter explains how to interpret the front-panel LED indicators on the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. The indicators a

LED IndicatorsPage 3-2The front-panel LEDs for the FS4004DS and the FS4008DS are shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2, respectively. Figure 3-1 FS4004DS

LED Indicators for Port ConnectionsPage 3-3LED Indicators for Port ConnectionsLink/Activity LEDThe green Link/Activity LED indicates if there is a dev

LED IndicatorsPage 3-4FDX/Col LEDThe FDX/Col (full duplex/collision) LED indicates when a port is in full duplex (FDX) mode, or when two or more stati

LED Indicators for Switch ConnectionsPage 3-5LED Indicators for Switch ConnectionsPC to Switch ConnectionThe LED indicators for PC connection are depe

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LED IndicatorsPage 3-6Switch to Switch or other Network Devices ConnectionTable 3-4 describes the possible status indications of the Switch to switch

Page A-1ATroubleshootingTable A-1 describes how to troubleshoot problems with your network and/or the Switch by monitoring the Switch’s LEDs. Table A-

TroubleshootingPage A-2Problem ActionLink LED is off ✔ Make sure the switch is powered on.✔ Make sure the device on the other end is pow-ered on.✔ Mak

Page B-1BSpecificationsFS4004DS and FS4008DS SpecificationsStandards❏ IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet❏ IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet❏ IEEE 802.3 fra

SpecificationsPage B-2Media Interface ExchangeMDI-II RJ-45 shared with port 1xPhysical and EnvironmentalAC Inputs 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal uni

Performance SpecificationsPage B-3PerformanceTransmission MethodStore-and-forwardRAM Buffer FS4004DS: 4MB per deviceFS4008DS: 8MB per deviceFiltering

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Page C-1CTechnical SupportContacting Technical SupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone (800) 622-7464Fax (408) 432-6018Fax-Back (800) 741

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Index-iIndexNumerics100Base-TX, cables supported B-1100Mbps LED 3-310Base-T, cables supported B-110Mbps LED 3-3Aabout this manual vAC inputs B-2power

Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, produc

Index-iiFS4008DS (continued)mounting options 2-5overview 1-1performance features 1-3power, connecting 2-12specifications B-1full duplexLED 3-4troubles

Index-iiiPpackage contents 2-1packet buffer 1-3filtering/forwarding rate B-3PC (personal computer)connecting to switch 2-8to switch, LED 3-5performance

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Page iii Table of Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter Contents. . . . . . . . . . .

Page iv Connecting Network Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Connecting a PC to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page v About This Manual This manual discusses two models of the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch: ❏ FS4004DS — four-port 10/100Mps Fast Ethernet Sw

About This Manual Page vi ❏ Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch’s technical specifications. ❏ Appendix C, “Tec

Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. It also provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and switching te