Asante FS4008E/FS4016E - Manuals

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 ...