AOpen AOW608 User Manual

AOpen 10/100Mbps
SOHO Switch
(AOW-605 5-port
AOW-608 8-port)
User’ s Guide
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AOpen SOHO Series
Aopen SOHO Series provides high-speed and easy access to the LAN and Intranet, especially great for SOHO(Small Office/Home Office) environment.
AOH-605
5-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Hub
AOH-608
8-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Hub
AOW-605
5-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
AOW-608
8-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, 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 B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Mark Warning
P/N:6012-0001116
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENT................................................... 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE..................................................... 2
OVERVIEW ...................................................................2
INTRODUCTION........................................................... 5
FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY....................................... 5
SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY .............................................. 5
FEATURES.................................................................... 6
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........................................8
FRONT PANEL...............................................................8
REAR PANEL................................................................. 9
LED INDICATORS........................................................10
CONNECTING THE SWITCH......................................12
PC TO SWITCH ...........................................................12
HUB TO SWITCH..........................................................12
A. 10BASE-T Hub..................................................13
B. 100BASE-TX Hub..............................................13
HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT ............................13
A. Using straight cable ...........................................13
B. Using crossover cable ........................................14
SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES)............................14
A. Using straight cable ...........................................14
B. Using crossover cable ........................................14
PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE.....................................15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................16
APPENDIX A:RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION .................18
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PACKAGE CONTENT
Open the shipping cartons of the AOpen SOHO Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items:
One AOpen SOHO 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch (AOW605/AOW608)
One external power adapter
This User’ s Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provide all the information you need of how to install and operate AOpen SOHO 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch (AOW-605/AOW-608).
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the AOpen SOHO Switches and its features.
Chapter 2, Hardware Description. Explains the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Chapter 3, Connecting the Switch. Describes how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Chapter 4, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.
Appendix A, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector.
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of this AOpen SOHO Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. 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 transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training.
Switching Technology
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. Without interfering with any other segments, it 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 are also ideal for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
Today switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Features
AOpen SOHO Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in a SOHO environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increases continuously.
With its small, compact size was specifically designed for small to middle workgroups. This AOpen SOHO Switch can be installed where space is limited; moreover, they provide immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions.
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Key features are:
Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the result of complete frame checking and error frame filtering, this scheme prevents error packages from transmitting among segments.
NWay Auto-negotiation for any port. This allows for auto sensing of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with automatic and flexible solutions in your network connections.
Flow control for any port. This minimizes dropped packets by sending out collision signals when the receiving buffer is full. Note that flow control is only available in half-duplex mode.
1K MAC address entry table per device for AOW-605. 8K MAC address entry table per device for AOW-608.
1MB RAM buffer per device for AOW-605. 256KB RAM buffer per device for AOW-608.
Compact desktop design great for SOHO environment.
External switching power supply for lower power consumption and heat emission.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
This section identifies all the major external components of the hub. Both the front and rear panels are shown, followed by a description of each panel feature. The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter.
Front Panel
The figure below shows the front panels of the switch.
AOW-605 5-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
AOW-608 8-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
LED Indicator Panel
Refer to the LED Indicator section for detailed
information about each of the hub’ s LED indicators.
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Rear Panel
AOW-605 5-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
AOW-608 8-port SOHO 10/100Mbps Switch Hub
DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. These are MDI-X (Medium­Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect user machines and servers to the hub through them. If you need to connect another device with an MDI-X jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you should use a crossover cable, or make the connection
using the MDI-X jack (described below). For more information about crossover connections.
Uplink Jack(s) (MDI-II): Use this jack to connect stations to the hub. This is MDI-II (Medium­dependent Interface, straight-wired) jack, which means you can connect the hub to a device with a MDI-X port using an ordinary straight-through cable, making a crossover cable unnecessary.
LED Indicators
Power Indicator (PWR)
This indicator lights green when the hub is receiving
power, otherwise, it is off.
Full-Duplex/Collision (Full-Duplex/Collision)
This LED indicator light green when a respective port
is in full duplex (FDX) mode. Otherwise, it is blinking when collisions are occurring on the respective port.
100M Link/Activity,10M Link/Activity (100M LINK/ACT(green), 10LINK/ACT(amber))
This indicator light green when the port is connected
to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station, if the indicator blinking green will be transmitting or received data on the 100Mbps network. Otherwise, if the indicator light amber when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, if the indicator blinking amber will be
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transmuting or received data on the 10Mbps network.
Loop Detect for AOW-608 (LOOP)
When this indicator lights amber, it means that there is
a loop detected, then the network needs to be re­configuration.
CONNECTING THE SWITCH
This chapter explains how to connect the Switch to your Ethernet network. In each of the following figures, the 5­port 10/100M SOHO Switch(AOW-605) is shown.
PC to Switch
A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. The PC (equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps phone jack) should be connected to any of the 5 ports (1x - 5x).
The LED indicators for PC connection depends on the LAN card capabilities. If LED indicators are not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, and the condition and connection of this switch.
The following are possibilities of the LED indicators under this connection,
1. The “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT” LED indicator
lights green for hookup to 100Mbps speed or lights amber for hookup to 10Mbps speed.
2. The “Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator
depends upon LAN card capabilities whether it’ s full-duplex or half-duplex.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the SOHO Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP
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straight cable. The connection is accomplished from the hub uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the Switch (MDI-X) ports: 1x - 5x for the Switch.
A. 10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
“Full-Duplex/Collision” indicator is OFF.
“100LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED” indicator is
light amber.
B. 100BASE-TX Hub
For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
“Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator is OFF.
“100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT” LED indicator is light
green.
Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using either straight cable or crossover cable.
A. Using straight cable
When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
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B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any (MDI-X) ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
Switch to switch (other devices)
This switch can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover cable.
A. Using straight cable
When using straight cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices.
B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, this is done from any (MDI­X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices.
1. The “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT” LED indicator
light green for hookup to 100Mbps speed or light amber for hookup to 10Mbps speed.
2. The “Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator depends
upon LAN card capabilities whether it’ s full-duplex or half-duplex
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Port Speed & Duplex Mode
After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation to determine the transmission mode for any new twisted-pair connection:
If the attached device does not support auto­negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto-
sensing process is initiated to select the speed and set the duplex mode to half-duplex.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
ANSI/IEEE Std. 802.3 NWay Auto-negotiation Protocol CSMA/CD Data
Transfer Rate
Topology Star Network
Cables
Number of Ports
Uplink Port MDI-II RJ-45 shared with port * 1, share with port 1
Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex)
Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full- duplex)
10BASET: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3,4,5 (100 m),
EIA/TIA- 568 100-ohm STP (100 m)
100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP Cat. 5 (100 m),
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m)
5-port: 5 x 10/100Mbps ports
8-port: 8 x10/100Mbps ports
Physical and Environmental
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DC inputs DC5V/2.4A Power
Consumption
Temperature Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Dimensions 171 x 98 x 29 mm (W x H x D) EMI: FCC Class B, CE Mark B, VCCI-II
1 watt. (max.) for AOW-605
1.2 watts. (max.) for AOW-608 Operating: 0° ~ 50° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C
Performance
Transmission Method:
RAM Buffer:
Filtering Address Table:
Packet Filtering/Forwa rding Rate:
MAC Address Learning:
Store-and-forward
1Mbytes per device for AOW-605 256Kbyes per device for AOW-608
Up to 1K entries per device for AOW-605 Up to 8K entries per device for AOW-608
10Mbps Ethernet: 14,880/pps 100Mbps Fast Ethernet: 148,800/pps
Automatic update
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APPENDIX A:RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION
When connecting your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch to another switch, a bridge or a hub, a modified crossover cable is necessary. Please review these products for matching cable pin assignment.
The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ­45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments for the switch-to-network adapter card connection, and the straight / crossover cable for the Switch-to­switch/hub/bridge connection.
RJ-45 Connector pin assignment
Contact Media Direct Interface Signal
1 TX + (transmit) 2 TX - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not used 8 Not used
The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment
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The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector
The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection:
Straight cable for Switch (uplink MDI-II port) to
switch/Hub or other devices connection
Crossover cable for Switch (MDI-X port) to
switch/hub or other network devices (MDI-X port)
connection
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