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FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch FS4004DS/FS4008DS User’ s Manual FRCH1Book Page 1 Thursday, September 25, 1997 11:23 AM.
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FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch FS4004DS/FS4008DS User’ s Manual Asanté T echnologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 1.800.662.9686 www .asante.
Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 by Asanté T echnologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product design or design concept, may be copied, reprod.
Page iii T able of Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . .
Page iv Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Connecting a PC to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Connecting a Hub to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Connecting a Hub without an Uplink Port to the Switch .
Page v About This Manual This manual discusses two models of the F r iendlyNet F ast Ethernet Switch: ❏ FS4004DS — four-port 10/100Mps F ast Ether net Switch ❏ FS4008DS — eight-port 10/100Mps Fast Ethernet Switch These models are similar in every respect e xcept for the number of ports.
About This Manual Page vi ❏ Appendix B, “Specifications, ” describes the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch’ s technical specifications. ❏ Appendix C, “T echnical Support” e xplains how to con- tact Asanté T echnical Support.
Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the F r iendlyNet F ast Ethernet Switch. It also provides an ov er view of F ast Ether net and switc hing technology . FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch Thank you f or purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet FS4004DS or the FriendlyNet FS4008DS 10/100Mbps F ast Ether net Switch.
Introduction Page 1-2 Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS hav e the following f ea- tures: ❏ Compact size — designed for small to larg e wor kgr oups in space-limited areas; install.
Fast Ethernet and Switching T echnology Page 1-3 Performance Features The FriendlyNet FS4004DS and the FS4008DS hav e the following per- formance f eatures: ❏ Store-and-f orward s witching scheme en.
Introduction Page 1-4 Switching T echnology An Ethernet switch is a device that can dir ect network traffic among sever al Ether net and Fast Ethernet networ ks. A switc h increases networ k capacity and decreases network loading by making it possible for a LAN to be divided into diff erent segments.
Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter e xplains how to install the FriendlyNet F ast Ethernet Switch. It contains the following sections: ❏ P ackage Contents ❏ FriendlyNet F ast Ether net Switch co.
Installation Page 2-2 Components This section describes the front- and back-panel lay outs of the FS4004DS and FS4008DS. FS4004DS The front panel of the FS4004DS consists of f our 10/100 Mbps por ts, one Uplink port, and LED indicator s. See Figur e 2-1.
Components Page 2-3 FS4008DS The front panel of the FS4008DS consists of eight 10/100 Mbps ports, one Uplink port, and LED indicator s. See Figur e 2-3. Figure 2-3 FriendlyNet FS4008DS front panel The back panel of the FS4008DS consists of a pow er switch, an A C power connector , and a system fan.
Installation Page 2-4 Cabling and V oltage Requirements This section describes the cabling and voltage requir ements of the Switch. Cabling Requirements 100Base-TX requires data-g rade (Categor y 5) UTP (unshielded twisted- pair) cable.
Mounting Configurations Page 2-5 Mounting Configurations This section describes how to mount the Switch on a desktop or a wall. It also e xplains how to install the Switch in an equipment r ack. Desktop Mounting T o mount the Switch on a desktop or shelf: 1 Attach the f our r ubber feet (supplied) to the bot- tom of each corner on the Switch.
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. T o mount the FS4004DS on a wall, consider the f oll.
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-inc h equipment rack. This rack can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
Installation Page 2-8 Connecting Network Devices Befor e you connect networ k devices to the Switch, review the f ollow- ing guidelines: ✔ Make sure the networ k cable length is less than 100 meters . ✔ Use a straight-through twisted pair cable or a cross-over cable.
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-9 Connecting a Hub to the Switch ❏ Use a two-pair Categ or y 5 UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. ❏ Connect the hub’ s uplink port to any of the Switc h’ s ports (1 – 4 for the FS4004DS or 1 – 8 f or the FS4008DS).
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-o ver cable, as outlined below .
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-11 Connecting the Switch to Another Switch or Network Device The Switch can be connected to another s witch or to other networ k devices (such as a router , br idg e, etc.) via a two-pair Category 5 UTP straight-through or cross-o ver cable.
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.
Page 3-1 3 LED Indicators This chapter e xplains how to interpret the front-panel LED indicators on the FriendlyNet F ast Ether net Switch. The indicators are discussed in the following sections.
LED Indicators Page 3-2 The front-panel LEDs f or the FS4004DS and the FS4008DS are shown in Figure 3-1 and F igure 3-2, respectiv ely . 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 follo ws: ❏ All LED indicators blink momentarily .
LED Indicators for Port Connections Page 3-3 LED Indicators for Port Connections Link/Activity LED The gr een Link/Activity LED indicates if there is a device detected on the other end of the port and if there is traffic on the por t. T able 3-1 descr ibes the possible status indications of the Link/Activity LEDs.
LED Indicators Page 3-4 FDX/Col LED The FDX/Col (full duple x/collision) LED indicates when a port is in full duplex (FDX) mode, or when two or more stations on the specific net- wor k segment attempt to transmit packets simultaneously , causing a packet collision.
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.
LED Indicators Page 3-6 Switch to Switch or other Network Devices Connection T able 3-4 describes the possible status indications of the Switch to switc h or other network devices connection.
Page A-1 A T roubleshooting T able A-1 describes how to troubleshoot prob lems with your netw ork and/or the Switch by monitoring the Switch’ s LEDs. T able A-1 T roubleshooting Problem Action Power LED is off ✔ Make sure the power adapter is connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into the power connector on the switch.
T roubleshooting Page A-2 Problem Action Link LED is off ✔ Make sure the switch is powered on. ✔ Make sure the device on the other end is pow- ered on. ✔ Make sure the proper cabling is used between the device and the Switch (refer to the cable guidelines specified in Chapter 2).
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.
Specifications Page B-2 Media Interface Exchange MDI-II RJ-45 shared with port 1x Physical and Environmental AC Inputs 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (internal universal power supply) Power Consumption 40 .
Performance Specifications Page B-3 Performance T ransmission Method Store-and-forward RAM Buffer FS4004DS: 4MB per device FS4008DS: 8MB per device Filtering Address T able 8K entries per device Pack.
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Page C-1 C T echnical Support Contacting T echnical Support T o contact Asanté T ec hnical Suppor t: T elephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (408) 432-6018 Fax-Bac k (800) 741-8607 Internet Mail support@asante.
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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 entr y table, MA C 1-3 table, filtering B-3 assistance.
Index-ii FS4008DS (continued) mounting options 2-5 overview 1-1 performance features 1-3 power, connecting 2-12 specifications B-1 full duplex LED 3-4 troubleshooting A-2 H help. See technical support or troubleshooting hub connecting to switch 2-9 , 2-10 to switch, LED 3-5 humidity B-2 I IEEE 802.
Index-iii P package contents 2-1 packet buffer 1-3 filtering/forwarding r ate B-3 PC (personal computer) connecting to switch 2-8 to switch, LED 3-5 performance featur es 1-3 troubleshooting A-2 pers.
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