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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Fast Ethernet
Switch’s components and guides how to install it on the desktop.
Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this
chapter completely before continuing.
In the following section, the term “Switch” means the three
Switches, i.e. FSD-805, FSD-805SC and FSD-805S15; term of
“switch” can be any third part switches.
2.1 Product Description
The PLANET FSD-805 / FSD-805SC and FSD-805S15 are
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switches in a compact housing for
easily desktop placement. With 8 ports respectively and it’s
Auto-negotiation capability, all the RJ-45 ports can be configured
to speeds of 10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps automatically; With
increasing bandwidth requirements for local area networks,
the Switch provide non-blocking wire-speed performance
and 1.6Gbps internal switching fabric, it is the ideal option
to alleviate bottlenecks in client/ server and peer-to-peer
environments in a cost-effective way.
The FSD-805SC and FDS-805S15 provide one shared 100Base-
FX port with port 1, TP / Fiber port Selection through the DIP
switch.
All RJ-45 copper interfaces support 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation
for optimal speed detection through RJ-45 Category 6, 5 or 5e
cables. Support is standard for Auto-MDI/MDI-X that can detect
the type of connection to any Ethernet device without requiring
special straight or crossover cables.
The Flow Control function allows your Fast Ethernet Switch
supported routers and servers to directly connect to this Switch
for fast, reliable data transfer.