Page 5 - Table of Contents; Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
v Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ....................... iii Welcome to Allied Telesyn .......................................................................... vii Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................
Page 7 - Where to Find Web-based Guides; The Allied Telesyn web site at; Document Conventions; Note; A note provides additional information.; Caution; Welcome to Allied Telesyn
vii The guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-FS705E FC Series and AT-FS706E FC Series Ethernet Switches. Where to Find Web-based Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com contains the most recent documentation for all of our products. All product guides can be downl...
Page 8 - Contacting Allied Telesyn; Online Support; or by; Telephone and Fax Support
viii Contacting Allied Telesyn You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support by telephone, fax, or e-mail. You can also contact technical support online through our web site. Online Support You can request technical support online by filling out the Online Technical Support Form at www.alliedtele...
Page 9 - Returning Products
AT-FH705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide ix E-mail Support United States and Canada [email protected] Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Virgin Islands [email protected] Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materia...
Page 10 - FTP Server; . At login, enter ‘anonymous’ as the username and your; For Sales or Corporate Information
x FTP Server If you need a new version of management software for an Allied Telesyn managed device and you know the file name of the program, you can download the software by connecting directly to our FTP server at ftp:// gateway.centre.com . At login, enter ‘anonymous’ as the username and your e-m...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Overview; Common features of the switches include:
1 Chapter 1 Overview The AT-FS705E FC Series and the AT-FS706E FC Series Fast Ethernet switches are unmanaged Layer 2 switches. They can be used in a variety of network configurations and topologies. You can use the switches to create small workgroups with dedicated 10/100 Mbps links to your network...
Page 13 - Type of Connector; The twisted pair ports have RJ45 connectors.; Speed
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 3 10/100 Mbps Twisted Pair Ports The AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC switches have four twisted pair ports. Type of Connector The twisted pair ports have RJ45 connectors. Speed These ports are compliant with the 10Base-T and 100Base-TX standards and are...
Page 14 - Maximum Distance
4 Maximum Distance The maximum distance of a twisted pair cable is 100 meters (328 feet). Cable lengths that exceed this limit can result in poor or erratic network performance. Auto MDI/MDI-X An RJ45 twisted pair port on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can be wired as either MDI and M...
Page 15 - 00 Mbps Fiber Optic Port
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 5 100 Mbps Fiber Optic Port The AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Ethernet switches feature one and two fiber optic ports, respectively. You can use the fiber optic ports to connect the switch to other switches or other end nodes over large distances. Typ...
Page 17 - Introduction to Ethernet Switching; MAC Address Table
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 7 Introduction to Ethernet Switching An Ethernet switch is designed to manage the flow of data between the various devices that are connected to its ports. MAC Address Table The heart of an Ethernet switch is the Media Access Control (MAC) address tab...
Page 19 - Duplex Mode
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 9 How a switch signals an end node to stop transmitting data differs depending on the speed of the end node and switch port. Ports operating at 10 Mbps use flow control while ports operating at 100 Mbps use backpressure. For a 10 Mbps port, the switch...
Page 20 - System LEDs; Table 1 System and Port LEDs
10 System LEDs The switch has a series of LEDs that you can use to determine the operating status of the system and the ports. The LEDs are described in Table 1. Table 1 System and Port LEDs LED Color Function PWR Steady Green The switch is receiving power. FD Steady Green The fiber optic port is op...
Page 21 - Network Topologies; Figure 3 Power Workgroup Topology
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 11 Network Topologies There are a variety of network topologies that you can create with the AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS705E FC Series switches. The first topology shown in Figure 3 is of a power workgroup. Each end node is connected directly to a port on ...
Page 22 - Figure 4 Ethernet Hub Topology; Ethernet Hub
12 In the topology illustrated in Figure 4, an AT-FS705E FC is used to connect together four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet hubs. Here the switch functions as a bridge between the different workgroups by controlling the flow of data between the workgroups. The switch transfers an Ethernet frame from hub to hu...
Page 23 - Figure 5 Backbone Topology
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 13 If your network consists of several AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC switches, then you will probably want to connect them together to form an integrated network. Here the fiber optic ports can be extremely useful. You can use the ports to create a fi...
Page 25 - Figure 7 Invalid Loop Topology
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 15 In designing a network topology, be sure your topology does not contain any loops. A loop exists when there is more than one path between any two end nodes in your network. A loop can result in what is referred to as broadcast storms, where Etherne...
Page 27 - Reviewing Safety Guidelines; Class 1 laser product.; Chapter 2; Installing the Switch
17 This chapter contains the installation instructions for the AT-FS705E FC and AT-706E FC Ethernet switches. Reviewing Safety Guidelines Please review the following safety guidelines before you begin to install the Ethernet switch. Warning Class 1 laser product. 5 Warning Do not stare into the lase...
Page 28 - Verifying the Package Contents
18 Caution Pluggable Equipment : The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. 10 Caution Air vents : The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. 11 Caution Operating Temperature : This produ...
Page 29 - Selecting a Site for the Switch; Do not place objects on top of the switch.; Installing the Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Cabling; The maximum length for a twisted pair cable is 100 meters (328 feet).
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 19 Selecting a Site for the Switch Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: G Make sure that the switch’s power is accessible and cables can be easily connected. G Air flow around the switch and through its v...
Page 30 - Installing the Switch On a Table or Desktop; Locate a level, secure surface for the switch.
20 Installing the Switch On a Table or Desktop To install the switch on a table or desktop, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location. 2. Locate a level, secure surface for the switch. Note If desired, you ...
Page 31 - Power ON the end nodes connected to the ports on the switch.; Installing the Switch on a Wall; To install the switch on the wall, perform the following procedure:; Warning
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 21 The AT-FS705E FC switch has one 100FX DUPLEX switch for its one fiber optic port. The AT-FS706E FC switch has two switches for its two fiber optic ports. 7. Power ON the end nodes connected to the ports on the switch. 8. Check the LNK/ACTY LED for ...
Page 32 - Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation; Try connecting the unit to another power source.
22 Note To prevent the DC power cable from being inadvertently pulled out of the switch, use the cable tie supplied with the unit to secure the DC power cable to the small cable hook located next to the DC connector. 6. Connect the twisted pair cables to the RJ45 connectors on the switch. 7. Remove ...
Page 34 - Warranty Registration; and; Technical Specifications; Table 6 lists the switch specifications.; Table 2 Technical Specifications
24 Warranty Registration When you have finished installing the switch, you should register your product by completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it in, or by visiting our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/warranty.htm and completing the on-line registration. Technical Specification...
Page 35 - m fiber; Table 2 Technical Specifications (continued)
AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide 25 Launch Power (dBm) Using 50/125 µ m fiber: Max.: -14.0Min.: -22.5Avg.: -20.3 Using 62.5/125 µ m fiber Max.: -14.0Min.: -19.5Avg.: -16.8 Receiver Power Using 50/125 µ m fiber or 62.5/125 µ m fiber: Max.: -31.8Min.: -14.0Avg.: -34.5 Table 2 Technical...
Page 37 - Appendix A
27 Appendix A Translated Electrical Safety Emission Information Important : This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig : Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtig...
Page 47 - Appendix B; Technical Support Fax Order; Incident Summary; Detailed description (Please use separate sheet)
37 Appendix B Technical Support Fax Order Name _________________________________________________________________ Company ______________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City ______________________ State/Province__...
Page 49 - Appendix C
39 Appendix C AT-FS705E FC and AT-FS706E FC Installation Guide Feedback Please tell us what additional information you would like to see discussed in this guide. If there are topics you would like information on that were not covered in this guide, please photocopy this page, answer the questions an...
