Page 2 - Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide; The NETGEAR; Start Here
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide The NETGEAR ™ Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS524 24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch provide you with a low-cost, high-performancenetwork solution and are designed to support power workgroups operating ateither 10 megabits per ...
Page 3 - Package Contents
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide • Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension The switch can be connected to a hub using a simple, straight-throughcable. • Protocol independence and compatibility with all common protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, and Mic...
Page 4 - Front Panel; Product Illustration; Front Panel of the Model FS516 Switch; Power LED
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Front Panel The front panel of the Model FS516/FS524 switch contains the following LEDsthat correspond to each network port located on the hub: Rx/Tx/Collision and100 Mbps. Each vista RJ-45 network port has its own Link LED (located at thetop...
Page 5 - LEDs; The table below describes the activity of the LEDs.; Vista RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs; Label
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide LEDs The table below describes the activity of the LEDs. Vista RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs All of the ports on the switch are 10/100 Mbps capable autosensing Ethernetports. Each port supports only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabl...
Page 6 - Rear Panel
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model FS516/FS524 switch has full-duplex (FDX) andauto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switches, fans for cooling, and a standard AC powerreceptacle for the supplied power cord. FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches Full-duple...
Page 7 - Desktop Switching; Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps; Applications
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide . The Model FS516/FS524 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuringyour network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device orcan be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices invarious co...
Page 8 - Prepare the Site
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sureyour operating environment meets the operating environment requirements ofthe equipment. To install your switch on a flat surface, you do not need any special to...
Page 9 - To connect the switch:; Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using; Connect Devices to the Switch
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Before connecting the switch, be sure you review “Applications” for informationabout determining the appropriate configuration for your networking needs. To connect the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, us...
Page 10 - Twisted Pair Cables
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must beconnected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usuallyimplemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device. Most port...
Page 11 - When power has been applied to the switch:; Symptom; Verify Installation
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide When power has been applied to the switch: • The green Pwr (Power) LED on the front panel is on. • The green Link LED on each connected port is on. When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in “LEDs” forinformation about ...
Page 12 - Technical Specifications
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide General Specifications Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3i) 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u,100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Data Rate 100 Mbps w...
Page 15 - A Bay Networks Company
Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 888-NETGEAR http://WWW.NETGEARinc.com *m-fs500na-0*