Page 2 - Copyright; the time of the shipment or of the sales.; FCC Compliance Statement; their respective companies.
Copyright Copyright © 2000 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this documen- tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any direc-tive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from XsenseConnectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc. reserv...
Page 3 - Quick installation
Quick installation This quick installation guide is provided to help the user to set up the switch in a short time. However, it is recommended that users read through this manual beforetrying installing the hardware. After unpacking the switch, a suitable location must be found for it. Because this ...
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV General Features of a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1F...
Page 5 - Introduction; Congratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch!
Introduction Congratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch! The Xsense Fast Ethernet switch provide you the possibility in setting up a small, medium or large size network without encountering bandwidth bottlenecks. The switch is compliant with the IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet standard...
Page 6 - General features of FES-1800 Switch; General Features of a Switch
General Features of a Switch General features of FES-1800 Switch Compliant with the IEEE802.3 10Mbps specification (10BASE-T) Compliant with the IEEE802.3u 100Mbps specification (100BASE-TX) Supports Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cabling (UTP-5) An uplink switch on the rear panel to switch port...
Page 7 - General Features of a Switch
Front panel FES-1800 Figure 1-1 The switch's front panel displays features LED (light emitting diode) indicators. (See Figure 1-1.) Rear panel FES-1800 Figure 1-2 The rear panel of the switch contains the power socket and Ethernet cable con- nectors. Its cable connectors are of RJ-45 type. RJ-45 sta...
Page 8 - Network Terminology; connect and transmit data between network nodes.; Quick Overview of Networking Terminology
Quick Overview of Networking Terminology Network Terminology A network is cosisted of multiple interconnected nodes. A node can be a comput- er, a server (that is, a computer dedicated to storing networked data or applica-tions), a shared peripheral (such as a printer or modem) or other networkingde...
Page 10 - Historical Background; Your switch is compliant with the 100BASE-TX standard.; Cables Required; What Is Fast Ethernet?
What Is Fast Ethernet? Historical Background Fast Ethernet was developed in the early 90s to solve the bottleneck problems encountered by older Ethernet networks. Ethernet, however, is a networking tech-nology developed in the early 70s. Ethernet network carries data signal through thick passive cab...
Page 11 - Cable Length; Category 1 STP or equivalent twisted-pair cable.; be set to X position.; ferent types of network topologies to manage their needs.; How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network?
How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network? Cable Length In a Fast Ethernet network, twisted-pair cables have a length limit. No UTP or STP cable can be of more than 100 meters (328 feet). A signal can not be sentbetween two end nodes through more than 200 meters of twisted pair cable. In a non-uplink...
Page 12 - Different Network Topologies; Standalone Device; Other Ways to Expand Your Network; Router; two Ethernet or two Fast Ethernet networks.
Different Network Topologies Varies with users' needs, the switch can be operated as a standalone device or in a multiple-switches environment. Standalone Device When one switch is in use in a network, it is a standalone switch. The switch can only be connected to users' workstations. Its main funct...
Page 13 - Gateway; protocol than the one currently used (Fast Ethernet in this case).
Gateway A gateway is a device that connects a network to another, supporting a different protocol than the one currently used (Fast Ethernet in this case). How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network? 8
Page 14 - Before the Installation; Installing a Switch
Installing a Switch Before the Installation Before installing a switch, users must acertain that a proper operating environ- ment is provided for the network. A right operating environment for a network fea-tures these factors: - Power : The switch must be provided with a power voltage ranging from ...
Page 15 - Connecting Hubs or Other Switches; T connections; Cable Connections; nodes can be connected to the ports.; Connecting end nodes with a cable
Connecting Hubs or Other Switches To make a switch-to-hub or switch-to-switch connection, please do the following: 1. Make sure you have the proper cables: - Use Category 3 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables or better for 10BASE- T connections - Use Category 5 UTP cables for 100BASE-TX connections...
Page 16 - Checking Port Status; tact the dealer immediately.
The users must consider the following cable requirements prior to connections: - Cables must be of a Category 5 UTP or Category 1 STP or equivalent cable type for a Fast Ethernet network. Such cables feature RJ-45 plugs at both endsand through wiring. - In a Fast Ethernet network, cable lengths must...
Page 17 - LED Indicators; the green light fails to flash steadily, contact your dealer.; Network Management
Network Management LED Indicators The switch's front panel contains indicators called light emitting diodes or LEDs. LEDs make quick diagnoses on the network's status. They allow users to know, at aglance, the kind of problem the network encounters. Different functions of LED’s are displayed on the ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; - Quality of the cable. Check the defectiveness of the cable.
A collision occurs as two end nodes are sending data simultaneously on the network. Collisions are frequent in a Fast Ethernet network. When a collisionoccurs, the two end nodes stop data transmission but backs up again later on. However, excessive collision may indicate a sign of: - Network overloa...
Page 20 - Technical Specifications:; Per Unit - Power Status; Physical Specifications:; Operating Temperature:; FCC part 15 class A, CE mark; Specifications
Specifications Technical Specifications: FES-1800: Eight10/100BASE-T/TX auto-negotiating ports with RJ-45 connectors. Chip Set: Kendin, KS 8998 LED Reports: Per Unit - Power Status Per Port - Link/Active, Full Duplex/Collision (2LEDs) Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX C...