Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page i Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................ TOC-i About This Manual ................................................... i Chapter Contents .......................................... iDocument Conventions ................................ ii Introduction ......
Page 5 - About This Manual; Chapter Contents
Page i About This Manual This manual describes four models of the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet FS4000E Series Switches: ❑ FS4002E — two-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch ❑ FS4004E — four-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch ❑ FS4008E — eight-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch ❑ FS4016E — sixteen-p...
Page 6 - Document Conventions; Commands and key words are in; boldface; Noteworthy information, which contains helpful
Page ii Document Conventions This manual uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to the FriendlyNet FS4002E, FS4004E, FS4008E or FS4016E 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all other Ethernet switches. This manual uses the following ...
Page 7 - Introduction; FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch
Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the Asanté FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet FS4000E Series 10/100Mbps Switches. It also provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and switching technology. FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNet FS4000E Series Switch. The ...
Page 8 - Features; Complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet/802.3u Fast Ethernet standard
Introduction Page 1-2 Each Switch features full plug-and-play installation. Indicators include power, link, 10/100Mbps, and activity LEDs for easy monitoring of Switch operation. In addition, the FS4016E switch also features FDP (full- or half-duplex) LED indicators, which provide a visual indicatio...
Page 9 - Performance Features; Fast Ethernet Technology; Fast Ethernet technology:
Performance Features Page 1-3 Performance Features The FriendlyNet FS4002E, FS4004E, FS4008E and FS4016E have the following performance features: ❑ Asanté’s Intelligent Forwarding Technology feature provides auto-matic fragment free or store-and-forward switching, which ensures data integrity with m...
Page 10 - Switching Technology; The Asanté switching engine supports automatic
Introduction Page 1-4 Switching Technology An Ethernet switch is a device that can direct network traffic among several Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. A switch increases network capacity and decreases network loading by making it possible for a LAN to be divided into multiple, unique dedicated...
Page 11 - Installation; Package Contents
Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet FS4000E Series Switch Family. It contains the following sections: ❑ Package Contents ❑ FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch Components ❑ Cabling and Voltage Requirements ❑ Mounting Configurations ❑ Connecting Netw...
Page 12 - Components
Installation Page 2-2 Components This section describes the front- and back-panel layouts of the FS4000E Series Switches. The only front panel contol on the FS4002E, FS4004E and FS4008E Switches is the Uplink pushbutton switch, and the only control on the rear panel is the Ports Half Duplex Full NWa...
Page 13 - The FS4002E does not have a power switch. The
Components Page 2-3 Figure 2-2 FriendlyNet FS4002E back panel ◆ Note: The FS4002E does not have a power switch. The FS4002E is automatically powered on as soon as the power cord is connected between the FS4002E and a power outlet. FS4004E The front panel of the FS4004E contains four 10/100 Mbps port...
Page 15 - Cabling and Voltage Requirements; Cabling Requirements
Cabling and Voltage Requirements Page 2-5 Figure 2-7 FriendlyNet FS4016E front panel The back panel of the FS4016E contains a 100-240 VAC power connector. There are no other controls or indicators. See Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 FriendlyNet FS4016E back panel ◆ Note: The FS4016E does not have a power sw...
Page 16 - Voltage Requirements; Mounting Configurations; Desktop Mounting; To mount the Switch on a desktop or shelf:; The Switch is ready for network connections.
Installation Page 2-6 Voltage Requirements Check the AC power line voltage used in your area. T h e AC power adapter included with the F S 4 0 0 2 E a n d F S 4 0 0 4 E Switches must match the utility power. The FS4008E and FS4016E are equipped with an internal power supply. Power sensing is automat...
Page 17 - Decide how you want the orientation of the front panel.
Mounting Configurations Page 2-7 Wall Mounting the FS4002E, FS4004E, and FS4008E The FS4002E, FS4004E, and FS4008E come with a wall-mount kit. The kit consists of screws and wall anchors. ▲ Important! The FS4016E cannot be wall-mounted without the optional wall mount kit, part number 99-00486--07. T...
Page 18 - The FS4008E and FS4016E come with a rack-mounting kit.
Installation Page 2-8 Rack Mounting the FS4008E or FS4016E The FS4008E and FS4016E come with a rack-mounting kit. ▲ Important! The FS4002E and FS4004E cannot be installed in an equipment rack. The FS4008E or FS4016E can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. This rack can be placed in a wi...
Page 19 - Connecting Network Devices; Note: Category 3 is acceptable for 10Base-T; Connecting a PC to the Switch; Connect the PC to any of the Switch’s ports. See Figure 2-12; Straight-through network cable
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-9 Connecting Network Devices Before you connect network devices to the Switch, review the following guidelines: ❑ Make sure the network cable length is less than 100 meters (Category 5 and up) ◆ Note: Category 3 is acceptable for 10Base-T ❑ Use a straight-through tw...
Page 20 - Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch; Connecting a Hub with no Uplink Port to the Switch
Installation Page 2-10 Connecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch ❑ Use a two-pair Category 5 UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors ❑ Connect the hub’s uplink port to any of the Switch’s ports. See Figure 2-13 Figure 2-13 Connecting a hub to the Switch Connecting a Hub with no Upli...
Page 21 - Powering on the Switch; Plug the 12Vdc power supply into an AC power outlet.
Powering on the Switch Page 2-11 Powering on the Switch This section describes how to apply power to the FriendlyNet FS4000E Series Switches. ◆ Note: This applies to the Uplink Port after powering on the Switch. If you are unsure of your cable type (straight-through or crossover) and the Link LED as...
Page 23 - LED Indicators; LED Indicators on the Switch
Page 3-1 3 LED Indicators This chapter explains how to interpret the front panel LED indicators on the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet FS4000E Series Switches. LED Indicators on the Switch The LEDs on the Switch are used to facilitate monitoring and troubleshooting. With the exception of the Power LED, al...
Page 24 - LED Indicators for Power On; The Activity LEDs blink from slow to steady as traffic increases.
LED Indicators Page 3-2 Figure 3-2 FS4004E LEDs Figure 3-3 FS4008E LEDs Figure 3-4 FS4016E LEDs LED Indicators for Power On After power is turned on the LED indicators should respond as follows: ❑ All LED indicators blink momentarily. This represents a system reset. ❑ The Activity LEDs blink from sl...
Page 25 - LED Indicators for Port Connections; Link LED; 00Mbps Operation LED
LED Indicators on the Switch Page 3-3 LED Indicators for Port Connections Link LED The green Link LED indicates when a device is detected on the other end of the port Table 3-1 describes the possible status indications of the Link LEDs. Table 3-1 Link LED status indicators 100Mbps Operation LED The ...
Page 26 - Activity LEDs; The green Activity LEDs indicate transmit/receive activity.; State
LED Indicators Page 3-4 Activity LEDs The green Activity LEDs indicate transmit/receive activity. Table 3-4 describes the possible status indications of the Activity LEDs. Table 3-4 Activity LED Status Indicators State Status On Data is transmitting or receiving on this port. Off No data activity on...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Problem
Page A-1 A Troubleshooting Table A-1 describes how to troubleshoot problems with your network and/or the Switch by monitoring the Switch’s LEDs. Table A-1 Troubleshooting Problem Action Power LED is off Make sure the power adapter is connected to the power outlet and is prop-erly inserted into the p...
Page 29 - Specifications; FS4000E Series Specifications
Page B-1 B Specifications FS4000E Series Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64 to 1518 bytes Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet 10Mbps (half-duplex)/100Mbps (half-duplex)20Mbps (full-dupl...
Page 31 - Technical Support; Contacting Technical Support; To contact Asanté Technical Support:
Page C-1 C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (801) 566-3787 Fax-Back (800) 741-8607 E-mail [email protected] World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time ...
