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GREEN = 100M, YELLOW = 10M, BLINKING = ACT
1000M
Ethernet
PWR
MODEL
FS
309T
Fast Ethernet Switch
with Gigabit Port
10/100Mbps
Front Panel of the Model FS309T Switch
Rear Panel of the Model FS309T Switch
9462FA
Power
LED
FDX LED
Collision LED
10M/100M
Link, Activity LED
1000M
Link, Activity LED
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
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Gigabit Port
10/100M Port
Power Socket
Model FS309T
Fast Ethernet Switch
Power code
(for switch)
Installation Guide,
Warranty & Registration Card
and Support Information Card
Installation Hardware
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1000 Mbps
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
Key
Model FS309T Switch
Server with Model GA302T
Gigabit Card
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1000 Mbps
100 Mbps
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Key
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Model DS516
Dual Speed Hub
Model FE508
Fast Ethernet Hub
Model FS309T Switch
Server with Model GA302T
Gigabit Card
Introduction
The NETGEAR
®
Model FS309T Fast Ethernet Switch provides you
with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed
to support power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per
second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps, and can relieve server and backbone
bottlenecks with one copper Gigabit Ethernet port.
Verify Package Contents
Product Illustration
Auto Uplink™
The Auto Uplink technology that NETGEAR has included in this
product will automatically sense whether the straight-through cable
plugged into any port should have a ‘normal’ connection, e.g.
connecting to a PC; or an ‘uplink’ connection, e.g. connecting to a
router, switch, or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct
configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about
crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of
cable to make the right connection.
Note:
Auto Uplink will compensate for setting uplink
connections, and crossover or straight-through cables.
Using Auto Uplink to create multiple paths between any
two network devices will disable your network.
LEDs
This table describes the activity of the Model FS309T switch LEDs.
Label Activity Description
Color
PWR
On
The Switch is receiving power
Green
Off
The Switch is NOT receiving power
100M/10M On Indicates Link or Activity at 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps
• 100 Mbps speed Link
GREEN
• 100 Mbps speed Activity
GREEN-Blinking
• 10 Mbps speed Link
YELLOW
• 10 Mbps speed Activity
YELLOW-Blinking
1000M
On
Indicates Link or Activity at
1000 Mbps
• 1000 Mbps speed Link
GREEN
• 1000 Mbps speed Activity
GREEN-Blinking
FDX/COL
On
Full Duplex
GREEN
Collision
YELLOW-Blinking
Applications
Desktop Switching
The Model FS309T switch, used as a desktop switch to build a small
network that enables users to have Gigabit (1000 Mbps) access to a
server.
Segment Switching
The Model FS309T switch can segment a network into multiple
connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. The
Model FS309T switch segmenting networks that are built with a
NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model
DS516 Dual Speed Hub.
Preparing the Site
Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site.
Make sure that your operating environment meets the operating
environment requirements of the equipment.
Characteristic
Requirement
Temperature
Ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C
(32 and 104 F). No nearby heat sources such as
direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters.
Operating humidity
Maximum relative humidity of 90%,
noncondensing.
Ventilation
Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for
cooling. Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
Operating conditions
At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest
source of electromagnetic noise (such as
photocopy machine).
Power
Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).
Installing the Switch
Set the switch up on a flat surface; you do not need any special tools.
Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all
sides for ventilation.
Connecting Devices
To connect devices to the switch:
1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch,
using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ-45 plug.
Note:
Ethernet specifications limit the cable length
between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet
(100 meters)
2. Connect one end of the Category 5 UTP cable to the Gigabit
port and the other end to the linking server or network device.
3. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power receptacle
on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the AC
power cord to the wall outlet.
Verifying Installation
When power has been applied to the switch:
• The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on.
When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in
“LEDs” for information about the LEDs and their activity.
Troubleshooting Information
Symptom Cause
Solution
Power LED
No power is
Check the power cord connections
is off.
received at
for the switch and the connected
the hub.
device.
Check for a defective adapter card,
cable, or port by testing them in an
alternate environment where all
products are functioning.
Make sure all cables used are
correct and comply with Ethernet
specifications.
Either 10M,
Port connection
Check the crimp on the RJ-45
100M, or 1000M is not
connectors, and make sure that the
Link LED is off
functioning.
plug is properly inserted and locked
into the port at both the switch and
the connecting device.
Make sure all cables used are
correct and comply with Ethernet
specifications.
One or more
Not all system
Test the components in an
components are
components are
alternate environment where all
malfunctioning.
properly installed. other components are functioning
properly.
A segment or
One or more
Verify that the cabling is correct.
device is not
devices are not
Be sure all cable connectors are
recognized as
properly
securely positioned in the required
part of the
connected or
ports. Straight-through cables
network.
cabling does not
should be used for all standard
meet Ethernet
twisted pair connections.
guidelines.
Make sure all devices are
connected to the network.
Equipment may have been
accidentally disconnected.
Technical Specifications
Type Specification
Standards
ISO/IEC 802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3i) 10BASE-T
Compatibility
Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u,100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
compatible with major network software, including
Windows
®
networking, NetWare, and Linux
Data Rate
100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT-3
physical interface for 100BASE-TX
10 or 100 or 1000 Mbps half-duplex
20 or 200 or 2000 Mbps full-duplex
Network Interface
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
or 1000BASE-T Ethernet interface
Power
3.7 w max
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
:
25.3 x 3.5 x 18.0 cm
Weight
:
2.86 lb; 1.30 kg
Environmental Specifications
Operating
0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F)
temperature:
Operating
90% maximum relative humidity,
humidity:
noncondensing
Electromagnetic
CE mark, commercial; FCC Part 15, Class A;
Compliance
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), C-Tick, VCCI A
Safety Agency
CE mark, Commercial
Approvals for
UL listed (UL 1950)
the Power Adapter
Performance Specifications
Frame filter rate:
14,800 frames/sec max for 10M port
148,000 frames/sec max for 100M port
1,480,000 frames/sec max for 1000M port
Frame forward
14,800 frames/sec max for 10M port
rate:
148,000 frames/sec max for 100M port
1,480,000 frames/sec max for 1000M port
Network latency
100 Mbps to 100 Mbps: 9.5 µs max
(using 64-byte
100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps: 8.5 µs max
packets):
1000 Mbps to 100 Mbps: 3.2 µs max
Address
4000 MAC addresses
database size:
Addressing:
48-bit MAC address
Queue buffer:
128 kilobytes
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