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The NETGEAR
™
Model FS105 Fast Ethernet Switch provides you
with a low-cost, high-performance network solution.
LEDs
This table describes the activity of the Model FS105 switch LEDs
.
Normal/Uplink Push Button
All ports (1 through 4) are configured for normal wiring to connect to
a PC. When the push button is pressed in, port 5 is configured for
uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub, using a
straight-through twisted pair cable. When the push button is out, port
5 is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model FS105 switch has a power adapter
receptacle for the supplied power adapter.
PC Workgroup
The Model FS105 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small
network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server.
Compared with a hub, where the network bandwidth is shared among
all users, the model FS105 switch provides dedicated 10 or 100 Mbps
(megabits per second) bandwidth to each PC.
If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200
Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is
connected.
Expanded Workgroup
The Model FS105 switch is used to connect multiple PC workgroups.
Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site.
Make sure that your operating environment meets the operating
environment requirements of the equipment.
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.
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.
2.
Set the Normal/Uplink push button:
•
To connect to a router.
•
To connect to a hub or another switch.
3.
Connect one end of the DC power adapter cable to the power
outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the
power adapter cable to the wall outlet.
When power has been applied to the switch:
•
The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on.
•
The green Link LED on each connected port is on.
When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in
“LEDs” for information about the LEDs and their activity.
Label
Color
Activity
Description
Pwr
(power)
Green
On
Off
Power is supplied to the switch.
Power is disconnected.
100M
Green
On
Blinking
This port is operating at 100 Mbps.
This port is receiving/transmitting at
100 Mbps.
10M
Green
On
Blinking
This port is operating at 10 Mbps.
This port is receiving/transmitting at
10 Mbps.
FDX
Green
On
Off
The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Collision
Yellow
Blinking
Data collision is occurring on the port.
When a collision occurs, the connected
device pauses and transmits again after
waiting a specified time.
Introduction
Product Illustration
Normal/Uplink
1
2
100M
FDX
3
4
5
Pow
1
2
3
4
5
Yellow=Collision
Green=Link/Act
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
Auto 10/100 Mbps
FS105
Front Panel of the Model FS105 Switch
Power
LED
Collision
FDX
9462FA
Normal/Uplink
Push Button
100M Link, Activity
10M Link, Activity
Applications
FS105
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
5
4
3
2
1
Blink=Act
100M
10M
On=Link
Yellow = Collision
Pwr
Green = FDX
1
2
3
4
5
Normal/Uplink
Auto 10/100 Mbps
Model FS105
switch
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
9441FA
Key
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).
Note:
Ethernet specifications limit the cable length
between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet
(100 meters).
EN108
10 BASE-T HUB
FS105
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
5
4
3
2
1
Blink=Act
100M
10M
On=Link
Yellow = Collision
Pwr
Green = FDX
1
2
3
4
5
Normal/Uplink
Auto 10/100 Mbps
Auto 10/100 Mbps
DUAL SPEED
Model FS105 switch
Model DS108 hub
Model EN108 hub
9442FA
Preparing the Site
Installing the Switch
Connecting Devices
Verifying Installation
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