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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.  Today switches are an ideal 

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Страница 1: ...LevelOne FSW 1610TX FSW 2410TX 16 24 Port Fast Ethernet Switch User Manual Version 1 1 0609 ...

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Страница 3: ...es 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 A product In a domesti...

Страница 4: ...VERVIEW OF THIS USER S GUIDE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 3 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 6 UNPACKING 6 INSTALLATION 6 RACK MOUNTING 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 8 FRONT PANEL 8 REAR PANEL 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 ...

Страница 5: ...uide the term Switch first letter upper case refers to your 16 24 Port 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch and switch first letter lower case refers to other Ethernet switches Overview of this User s Guide Introduction Describes the Switch and its features Unpacking and Installation Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch Identifying External Components Describes the front pane...

Страница 6: ...tive 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...

Страница 7: ... 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 Ethe...

Страница 8: ... full duplex mode any port can provide workstations with a congestion free data pipe for simultaneous access to the server The Switch is expandable by cascading two or more switches together As all ports support 200Mbps the Switch can be cascaded from any port and to any number of switches The Switch is a perfect choice for site planning to upgrade to Fast Ethernet in the future Ethernet workgroup...

Страница 9: ...Auto negotiation for speed and duplex modes for each port Supports Auto MDI MDI X for each port Wire speed reception and transmission Store and Forward switching method Integrated address Look Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses Supports 1 25Mbits RAM for data buffering Front panel diagnostic LEDs IEEE 802 3x flow control for full duplex Back pressure flow control for half duplex Standard...

Страница 10: ...ackets This User Manual If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your local reseller for replacement Installation The site where you install the Switch stack may greatly affect its performance When installing consider the following pointers Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place See Specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges Install the Swi...

Страница 11: ...e hub and protect the hub case from scratching Rack Mounting The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size 19 inch rack which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment Attach the mounting brackets at the switch s front panel one on each side and secure them with the provided screws 16 Port 10 100Mbps Ethernet Switch SYSTE M F DX POWER Link A CT FX Then use screws provided with the ...

Страница 12: ... of the switch s LED indicators Power PWR This indicator lights green when the switch is receiving power otherwise it is off Link Activity green This indicator light green when the port is connected to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet station if the indicator blinking green will be transmission or received data 100Mbps green This LED indicator light green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Et...

Страница 13: ... plug in the network cable to the hub directly and no need to care if the end node is NIC Network Interface Card or switches and hubs Rear Panel AC Power Connector AC Power Connector This is a three pronged connector that supports the power cord Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this connector and the male into a power outlet Supported input voltages range from 100 240 A...

Страница 14: ...4 x 10 100Mbps Auto MDI ports Physical and Environmental AC inputs 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz internal universal power supply Power Consumption FSW 1610TX 6 watts max FSW 2410TX 6 4 watts max Temperature Operating 0 40 C Storage 10 70 C Humidity Operating 10 90 Storage 5 90 Dimensions 440 x 140 x 44 mm W x H x D EMI FCC Class A CE Mark Class A Performance Transmits Method Store and forward RAM Buf...

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