Page 2 - ii; Trademarks
ii © 2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarksor trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reli...
Page 3 - iii; Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
iii Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreibeneiniger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkun...
Page 4 - iv; Customer Support
iv Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support at the phone number listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with y...
Page 5 - contents v; CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1; Introduction; CHAPTER 2; Physical Description; CHAPTER 3; Applications; CHAPTER 4; Installation
contents v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Benefits of Using Switching Technology 1-1 Types of Ethernet Switches 1-2 Model FS518T Switch Overview 1-3 Features 1-4 CHAPTER 2 Physical Description Front Panel 2-1 1000BASE-T UTP Ports 2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-3 Auto MDI/MDIX 2-3 LEDs 2-4 Rear Pan...
Page 6 - contents vi; CHAPTER 5; Troubleshooting; APPENDIX A; Technical Specifications; APPENDIX B; Connector Pin Assignments; APPENDIX C; Cabling Guidelines; INDEX
contents vi CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Cards 5-2 Configuration 5-2 Switch Integrity 5-2 Auto Negotiation 5-2 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector B-1 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Fast ...
Page 7 - figures vii; FIGURES
figures vii FIGURES Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model FS518T Switch 2-1 Figure 2-2. Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs 2-2 Figure 2-3. 1000BASE-T Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs 2-3 Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch 2-6 Figure 3-1. Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desk...
Page 8 - tables viii; TABLES; LED Descriptions
tables viii TABLES Table 2-1. LED Descriptions 2-5 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Table B-1. 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table B-2. 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Catego...
Page 9 - introduction 1-1; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; Benefits of Using Switching Technology
introduction 1-1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast EthernetSwitch. This switch provides you with a low-cost, high-performance network solutionand is designed to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits persecond (Mbps) or 100 Mb...
Page 10 - introduction 1-2; Types of Ethernet Switches
introduction 1-2 This improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). As a result, the per-formance upgrade and the applications it enables are obtained very quickly and at a low cost. When all network ports are...
Page 11 - introduction 1-3; Model FS518T Switch Overview
introduction 1-3 Model FS518T Switch Overview The NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks is anauto-sensing 10/100 Mbps switch with two 100/1000 Gigabit uplink interfaces.This high-performance switch is developed primarily to be used either as a segmentswitch or a desktop swit...
Page 12 - Features; The Model FS518T switch has the following key features:
introduction 1-4 mode. Gigabit ports will advertise their speed and full-duplex operation, and negotiate flow control with the connected device at 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. Because the Model FS518T switch is an ISO media access control (MAC) layerdevice, the switch is network protocol independent a...
Page 13 - introduction 1-5; minimizing the potential for configuration errors
introduction 1-5 • Minimum latency of packet transmission (leading edge to leading edge) less than 80 µs • Easy Plug and Play installation with no software to configure, saving time and minimizing the potential for configuration errors • Protocol independence and compatibility with all common protoc...
Page 14 - CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; Front Panel; Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model FS518T Switch; physical description 2-1
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS518T FastEthernet Switch. Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model FS518T switch, familiarize your-self with the ports, LEDs, and Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of thes...
Page 15 - physical description 2-2
physical description 2-2 As Figure 2-1 shows, the Model FS518T switch is equipped with 16 auto-sensing10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet UTP ports. The network access speed for the 10/100 Mbps ports is automatically sensed and displayed on the front panel by the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Link LEDs. The 10/100 Mbps...
Page 16 - physical description 2-3; Normal/Uplink Push Button
physical description 2-3 1000BASE-T UTP Ports The Model FS518T switch has two 1000BASE-T UTP ports. These ports can operate at 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode or 100 Mbps full/half duplex mode, and provide a standard UTP for Category 5 or Category 5e cable. Figure 2-3 shows avista RJ-45 connector. For fu...
Page 17 - physical description 2-4; LEDs; • Status of the power supply
physical description 2-4 LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the switch and two vista LEDs on each RJ-45 connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the power supply • For each 10/100 Ethernet port: – Network link at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps – Data transmission or receive activ...
Page 19 - physical description 2-6; Rear Panel; Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch
physical description 2-6 Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-4, the rear panel of the Model FS518T switch has a cooling fan and a standard AC power receptacle. Key:1= Cooling fans2= AC power outlet Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.50A 9317FB 2 1 FS518T.Manua...
Page 20 - applications 3-1; CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
applications 3-1 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporatingthe technology of the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch into your network. The Model FS518T switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. ...
Page 21 - applications 3-2; Desktop Switching; Figure 3-1. Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch; connection is possible on the port where the server is connected.
applications 3-2 Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model FS518T switch, used as a desktop switch to build asmall network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a file server. Key:1 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex)2 = Model FS518T Fast Ethernet S...
Page 22 - applications 3-3; Segment Switching; Figure 3-2. Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch
applications 3-3 Segment Switching The Model FS518T switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the Model FS518T switch segmenting networks that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR M...
Page 23 - installation 4-1; CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION; Preparing the Site
installation 4-1 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Model FS518T FastEthernet Switch. Preparing the Site Before you begin installing the switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure theoperating environment meets the physical requirements of the sw...
Page 24 - installation 4-2; Installing a Switch; To install a switch on a desktop, on another flat surface, or in a rack:; Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface; To install the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface:
installation 4-2 Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing,or damaged parts. Refer to the enclosed Customer Support Information Card formore information. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack theswitch if you need to r...
Page 25 - installation 4-3; Installing the Switch in a Rack
installation 4-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack To mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, you need these tools andmaterials: • Two mounting brackets supplied from the Rack Mount Kit • Eight screws supplied from the Rack Mount Kit to attach the mounting brackets to the switch • Four ...
Page 26 - installation 4-4; Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch; Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components.
installation 4-4 4. Hold the switch with the mounting holes in the brackets aligned with the holes in the rack. Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch 5. Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack. 6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriv...
Page 27 - installation 4-5; Connecting Devices to the Switch; To connect devices to the switch:
installation 4-5 Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect devices to the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in len...
Page 28 - installation 4-6; Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch; The 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port always operates at full-; Verifying Installation
installation 4-6 Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch Note: The 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port always operates at full- duplex mode. Verifying Installation Verify network communications by ensuring that all the necessary connections havebeen made, that all connected resou...
Page 29 - CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING; Symptom
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received Check t...
Page 30 - troubleshooting 5-2; Network Adapter Cards
troubleshooting 5-2 Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working conditionand the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original con-nections and determine the problem...
Page 31 - technical specifications A-1; APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; General Specifications; Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility
technical specifications A-1 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE...
Page 32 - technical specifications A-2; Environmental Specifications
technical specifications A-2 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C Storage temperature: -32 to 104°C Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Storage humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3,000 m) maximum...
Page 33 - technical specifications A-3; Safety Agency Approvals
technical specifications A-3 Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port 148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100 Mbps port 1,480,000 fr...
Page 34 - connector pin assignments B-1; APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
connector pin assignments B-1 APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connectorused for the NETGEAR Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit uplinks. RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is impor...
Page 36 - APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES; Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines; • Certification; cabling guidelines C-1
APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the Model FS518T FastEthernet Switch. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for100BASE-TX. The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consist...
Page 37 - cabling guidelines C-2; Category 5 Cable; • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet; Category 5 Cable Specifications; Ensure that the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link.; Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable; Specification
cabling guidelines C-2 Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring ...
Page 38 - cabling guidelines C-3; Twisted Pair Cables; Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable; Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.
cabling guidelines C-3 736EA Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 A B 737EA B B 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 6 Tx Rx Tx Rx Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implementedinternally as part...
Page 39 - cabling guidelines C-4; Patch Panels and Cables; Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Patch Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End; Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug.
cabling guidelines C-4 Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX require-ments. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and workarea cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distri-bution cable ra...
Page 40 - cabling guidelines C-5; Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable
cabling guidelines C-5 Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview When using the new 1000BASE-T standard, the limitations of cable installationsand the steps necessary to ensure optimum performance must be considered. Themost important components in your cabling system are patc...
Page 41 - cabling guidelines C-6; Return Loss; The factors that will affect the return loss are
cabling guidelines C-6 Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from impedancechanges in the cabling link. The nature of 1000BASE-T renders this measurementvery important; if too much energy is reflected back on to the receiver, the device willnot perform opti...
Page 42 - cabling guidelines C-7; Patch Cables
cabling guidelines C-7 Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meetCategory 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end pieceof cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusions For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T ...
Page 43 - Numbers; applications
index I-1 Numbers 10/100 Mbps ports, 2-1 100 Mbps LEDs, 2-5 1000BASE-T, 1-3, 1-5, 2-3, C-5, C-6 A applications desktop switching, 3-2 segment switching, 3-3 auto negotiation, 5-2 C cable Category 5, C-1, C-2, C-4 Category 5e, 2-3, C-6 crossover twisted pair, C-3 guidelines, C-2 specifications, C-2 s...
