Network Technologies FES-1800 Manual do Utilizador

Fast Ethernet SwitchUser’s ManualFES-1800Networking the future

What Is Fast Ethernet?Historical BackgroundFast Ethernet was developed in the early 90s to solve the bottleneck problemsencountered by older Ethernet

How to Configure a Fast Ethernet Network?Cable LengthIn a Fast Ethernet network, twisted-pair cables have a length limit. No UTP orSTP cable can be of

Different Network TopologiesVaries with users' needs, the switch can be operated as a standalone device orin a multiple-switches environment.Stan

GatewayA gateway is a device that connects a network to another, supporting a differentprotocol than the one currently used (Fast Ethernet in this cas

Installing a SwitchBefore the InstallationBefore installing a switch, users must acertain that a proper operating environ-ment is provided for the net

Connecting Hubs or Other SwitchesTo make a switch-to-hub or switch-to-switch connection, please do the following:1. Make sure you have the proper cabl

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 cab

Network ManagementLED IndicatorsThe switch's front panel contains indicators called light emitting diodes or LEDs.LEDs make quick diagnoses on th

A collision occurs as two end nodes are sending data simultaneously on thenetwork. Collisions are frequent in a Fast Ethernet network. When a collisi

- Selecting a location that fits the network's configuration and ensures theswitch's safety.- Being aware of cables' physical path and

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SpecificationsTechnical Specifications:FES-1800: Eight10/100BASE-T/TX auto-negotiating ports with RJ-45 connectors.Chip Set: Kendin, KS 8998LED Report

180-00318-000 V1.0

Quick installationThis quick installation guide is provided to help the user to set up the switch in ashort time. However, it is recommended that use

ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IVGeneral Features of a Switch . . . . . . .

IntroductionCongratulations to your purchase on Xsense Fast Ethernet Switch!The Xsense Fast Ethernet switch provide you the possibility in setting up

General Features of a SwitchGeneral features of FES-1800 SwitchCompliant with the IEEE802.3 10Mbps specification (10BASE-T)Compliant with the IEEE802.

Front panelFES-1800Figure 1-1The switch's front panel displays features LED (light emitting diode) indicators.(See Figure 1-1.)Rear panelFES-1800

Quick Overview of Networking TerminologyNetwork TerminologyA network is cosisted of multiple interconnected nodes. A node can be a comput-er, a server

- Check the validity of each signal it receives and discard invalid signal.- Show whether each network node is currently connected, idle, transmitingd