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About This Manual Page vi ❏ Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch’s technical specifications. ❏ Appendix C, “Technical Support” explains how to con-tact Asanté Technical Support. Document Conventions This manual uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case)...

Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. It also provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and switching technology. FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet FS4004DS or the FriendlyNet FS4008DS 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet...

Introduction Page 1-2 Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS have the following fea-tures: ❏ Compact size — designed for small to large workgroups in space-limited areas; installs on desktop, mounts on wall, or installs in a standard equipment rack (depends on model) ❏ Plug-and-play inst...

Fast Ethernet and Switching Technology Page 1-3 Performance Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS have the following per-formance features: ❏ Store-and-forward switching scheme ensures data integ-rity ❏ N-Way auto-negotiation on all ports automatically senses port speed (10/100 Mbps) an...

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 different segments. Switch...

Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. It contains the following sections: ❏ Package Contents ❏ FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch components ❏ Cabling and voltage requirements ❏ Mounting configurations ❏ Connecting network devices ❏ Powering...

Installation Page 2-2 Components This section describes the front- and back-panel layouts of the FS4004DS and FS4008DS. FS4004DS The front panel of the FS4004DS consists of four 10/100 Mbps ports, one Uplink port, and LED indicators. See Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 FriendlyNet FS4004DS front panel The ba...

Components Page 2-3 FS4008DS The front panel of the FS4008DS consists of eight 10/100 Mbps ports, one Uplink port, and LED indicators. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 FriendlyNet FS4008DS front panel The back panel of the FS4008DS consists of a power switch, an AC power connector, and a system fan. Figur...

Installation Page 2-4 Cabling and Voltage Requirements This section describes the cabling and voltage requirements of the Switch. Cabling Requirements 100Base-TX requires data-grade (Category 5) UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) cable. ▲ Important! Some installations have Category 5 cabling but do not h...

Mounting Configurations Page 2-5 Mounting Configurations This section describes how to mount the Switch on a desktop or a wall. It also explains how to install the Switch in an equipment rack. Desktop Mounting To mount the Switch on a desktop or shelf: 1 Attach the four rubber feet (supplied) to the...

Installation Page 2-6 Wall Mounting the FS4004DS The FS4004DS comes with a wall-mount kit. ▲ Important! The FS4008DS cannot be mounted on a wall. To mount the FS4004DS on a wall, consider the following when select-ing a site for the FS4004DS: ❏ Select a site that is free of obstructions from other e...

Mounting Configurations Page 2-7 Rack Mounting the FS4008DS The FS4008DS comes with a rack-mounting kit. ▲ Important! The FS4004DS cannot be installed in an equipment rack. The FS4008DS can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. This rack can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipme...

Installation Page 2-8 Connecting Network Devices Before you connect network devices to the Switch, review the follow-ing guidelines: ✔ Make sure the network cable length is less than 100 meters . ✔ Use a straight-through twisted pair cable or a cross-over cable. ✔ When connecting two switches togeth...

Connecting Network Devices Page 2-9 Connecting a Hub to the 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 (1 – 4 for the FS4004DS or 1 – 8 for the FS4008DS). See Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 Connecting a hu...

Installation Page 2-10 Connecting a Hub without an Uplink Port to the Switch If a hub is not equipped with an uplink port, connection can be made using either a straight-through cable or a cross-over cable, as outlined below. Figure 2-10 Connecting a hub without an uplink port to the Switch Using St...

Connecting Network Devices Page 2-11 Connecting the Switch to Another Switch or Network Device The Switch can be connected to another switch or to other network devices (such as a router, bridge, etc.) via a two-pair Category 5 UTP straight-through or cross-over cable. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 C...

Installation Page 2-12 Powering on the Switch This section describes how to power on the FS4004DS and the FS4008DS Fast Ethernet Switch. FS4004DS The FS4004DS’s may be turned on with or without LAN segment cables connected. To power on the FS4004DS: 1 Connect one end of the power cord (supplied) int...

Page 3-1 3 LED Indicators This chapter explains how to interpret the front-panel LED indicators on the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. The indicators are discussed in the following sections. ❏ LED indicators on the Switch ❏ LED indicators for power connections ❏ LED indicators for port connections...

LED Indicators Page 3-2 The front-panel LEDs for the FS4004DS and the FS4008DS are shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2, respectively. Figure 3-1 FS4004DS LEDs Figure 3-2 FS4008DS LEDs LED Indicators for Power Connections After the Switch is turned on, the LED indicators should respond as follows: ❏ A...

LED Indicators for Port Connections Page 3-3 LED Indicators for Port Connections Link/Activity LED The green Link/Activity LED indicates if there is a device detected on the other end of the port and if there is traffic on the port. Table 3-1 describes the possible status indications of the Link/Act...

LED Indicators Page 3-4 FDX/Col LED The FDX/Col (full duplex/collision) LED indicates when a port is in full duplex (FDX) mode, or when two or more stations on the specific net- work segment attempt to transmit packets simultaneously, causing a packet collision. ∆ Note: This LED can display both gre...

LED Indicators for Switch Connections Page 3-5 LED Indicators for Switch Connections PC to Switch Connection The LED indicators for PC connection are dependent on the PC’s LAN card capabilities. Table 3-2 describes the possible status indications of the PC to Switch connections: Table 3-2 PC to Swit...

LED Indicators Page 3-6 Switch to Switch or other Network Devices Connection Table 3-4 describes the possible status indications of the Switch to switch or other network devices connection. Table 3-4 Switch to Switch Connection LED Status Cable Types 100Mbps Link/Act FDX/Collision Straight Cable ON ...

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 properly inserted into the ...

Page B-1 B Specifications FS4004DS and FS4008DS Specifications Standards ❏ IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet ❏ IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ❏ IEEE 802.3 frame types: transparent ❏ IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64 to 1518 bytes Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: Fast Ethernet 10Mbps ...

Page C-1 C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (408) 432-6018 Fax-Back (800) 741-8607 Internet Mail [email protected] World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS) (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log...

Index-i Index Numerics 100Base-TX, cables supported B-1 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-T, cables supported B-1 10Mbps LED 3-3 A about this manual v AC inputs B-2 power connector 2-3 activity LED 3-3 address entry table, MAC 1-3 table, filtering B-3 assistance. See technical support auto-negotiation 1-3 B br...

Index-iii P package contents 2-1 packet buffer 1-3 filtering/forwarding rate B-3 PC (personal computer) connecting to switch 2-8 to switch, LED 3-5 performance features 1-3 troubleshooting A-2 personal computer (PC), connecting to switch 2-8 port 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Mbps LED 3-3 activity LEDs 3-3 conn...