LevelOne FSW-1610TX User manual

LevelOne

FSW-1610TX

FSW-2410TX

16/24 Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

User’s Guide

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this

user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in

which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this

product may cause radio interference, in which case the user

may be required to take adequate measures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE................................................................................3

PURPOSE....................................................................................................3

TERMS/USAGE ........................................................................................3

OVERVIEW OF THIS USER’S GUIDE...............................................4

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................11

FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY....................................................11

SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY ..............................................................12

FEATURES ...............................................................................................13

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION...............................................15

UNPACKING............................................................................................15

INSTALLATION......................................................................................16

RACK MOUNTING................................................................................17

FRONT PANEL........................................................................................19

REAR PANEL..........................................................................................19

LED INDICATORS................................................................................21

CONNECTING THE SWITCH...........................................................22

PC TO SWITCH......................................................................................22

HUB TO SWITCH...................................................................................22

A. 10BASE-T Hub..........................................................................23

B. 100BASE-TX Hub....................................................................23

SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES)......................................24

A. Using straight cable....................................................................24

B. Using crossover cable................................................................24

PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE.....................................................25

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................26

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of the LevelOne FSW-

1610/2410TFX 16/24Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch.

This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps

Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package.

Purpose

This guide discusses how to install your LevelOne 16/24Port

10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case)

refers to your LevelOne 16/24Port 10/100Mbps Fast

Ethernet Switch, and ”switch” (first letter lower case) refers

to other Ethernet switches.

This guide provides the information you need to install and

configure the following models of the Switch:

§LevelOne FSW-1610TX 16Port 10/100Mbps Fast

Ethernet Switch

§LevelOne FSW-2410TX 24Port 10/100Mbps Fast

Ethernet Switch

The functionality of three units is identical, except for the

number of ports. Where appropriate, differences between the

two units are noted.

Overview of this User’s Guide

Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Installation. Helps you get started with

the basic installation of the Switch.

Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front

panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.

Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the

Switch to your Ethernet network.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical

(general, physical and environmental, and performance)

specifications of the Switch.

Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Describes the RJ-45

receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable

connector.

INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some

background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

switching technology.

Fast Ethernet Technology

The growing importance of LANs and the increasing

complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the

need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed

LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater

bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among

them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive,

smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology.

The non-disruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the

dominating potential market base, virtually guarantee cost

effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in

the years to come.

100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new standard specified by the

IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. It is an extension of the

10Mbps Ethernet standard with the ability to transmit and

receive data at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD

Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is

compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it

provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of

the existing investment in hardware, software, and

personnel training.

Switching Technology

Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet

technology is the development of switching technology. A

switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of

the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments.

Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total

network capacity available to users on a local area network.

A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading

by dividing a local area network into different segments,

which don’t compete with each other for network

transmission capacity.

The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the

individual segments. The switch, without interfering with

any other segments, automatically forwards traffic that

needs to go from one segment to another. By doing this the

total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining

the same network cabling and adapter cards.

For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of

eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-

repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts of the

network into different collision domains, making it possible

to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter

network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches

supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps

Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the

existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.

Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over

the previous generation of network bridges, which were

characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been

used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router,

the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively

impractical. Todayswitches are an ideal solution to most

kinds of local area network congestion problems.

Features

The Switches were designed for easy installation and high

performance in an environment where traffic on the network

and the number of user increase continuously.

The Switches with its rack size is specifically designed for

middle to large workgroups. These Switches provide

immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a

wide range of user-reliable functions.

The Switches are ideal for deployment with multiple high-

speed servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps

workgroups. With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps

full-duplex mode), any port can provide workstations with a

congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access to the

server.

The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more

switches together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the

Switches can be cascaded from any port and to any number

of switches.

The Switches are a perfect choice for site planning to

upgrade to Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet

workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change

adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to change

the Switches or reconfigure the network.

The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with

store-and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is

effectively allocated for each port, while controlling the data

flow between the transmit and receive nodes to guarantee

against all possible packet loss.

The Switches are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet

Switch offering solutions in accelerating small Ethernet

workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are:

Auto-MDI function supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover

detection function gives true ‘plug and play’ capability without the

need of confusing crossover cables or crossover ports.

Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the result of

complete frame checking and error frame filtering, this scheme

prevents error packages from transmitting among segments.

NWay Auto-negotiation for any port. This allows for auto-sensing

of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with automatic and

flexible solutions in your network connections.

Flow control for any port. This minimizes dropped packets by

sending out collision signals when the port’s receiving buffer is

full. Note that flow control is only available in half duplex mode.

Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 100Mbps speed.

Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.

Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port

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