Atlantis Land A02-G4-8-M2 User Manual

4/8 ports 10/100/1000Mbps

Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch Layer 2

USER’S GUIDE

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All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered
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notice. No liability for technical errors and/or omissions.

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
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.

A02-G4(8)/M2 (october 2002)

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

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VERVIEW OF THIS USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

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IGABIT ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY

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WITCHING TECHNOLOGY

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EATURES

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Performance features

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UNPACKING AND SETUP

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NPACKING

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ESKTOP OR SHELF INSTALLATION

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ONNECTING NETWORK CABLE

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IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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BOUT THIS GUIDE

This user’s guide tells you how to install your 4(8)-port
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch, how to connect it to your
Gigabit Ethernet network.

Terms

For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first letter
upper case) to refer to the 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all
Ethernet switches, including the 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Switch.

Overview of this User’s Guide

Introduction

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Unpacking and Setup

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installation of the Switch.

Identifying External Components

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rear panel, and LED indicators of the Switch.

Connecting the Switch.

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to your Ethernet network.

Technical Specifications

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the 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

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Describes the Switch and its features.

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Helps you get started with the basic

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Describes the front panel,

Tells how you can connect the Switch

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Lists the technical specifications of

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NTRODUCTION

This section describes the features of the 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet Switch, as well as giving some background
information about Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Switching
technology.

Gigabit Ethernet Technology

Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the
same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol,
full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold
increase in theoretical throughput over 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet and a
hundredfold increase over 10-Mbps Ethernet. Since it is compatible
with all 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit
Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a
company’s existing investment in hardware, software, and trained
personnel.

The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet
is essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently
develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use
applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components,
such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly
improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the
traffic between your subnets.

Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support
video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive
applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than
Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s are able

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to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of
time.

In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet
is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today and
tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking
technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in
silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable
Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps­capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for
the next generation of network technology products.

Fast Ethernet Technology

The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of
desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high
performance networks. 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. 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 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

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environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes
advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and
personnel training.

Switching Technology

Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is
in the field of switching technology. A switch bridges 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 making it possible for a
local area network to be divided into different segments which don’t
compete with each other for network transmission capacity, giving a
decreased load on each.

The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the
individual segments. Traffic that needs to go from one segment to
another is automatically forwarded by the switch, without interfering
with any other segments. This allows the total network capacity to be
multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and
adapter cards.

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 and the setup and maintenance
required make routers relatively impractical. Today’s switches are an
ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion
problems.

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Features

The 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch was
designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment
where traffic on the network and the number of users increase
continuously.

Switch features include:

Ports

4(8) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

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Performance features

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Auto MDI/MDI-X for each port

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Support Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps

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Support Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps

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Wire speed reception and transmission

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Store-and-Forward switching method

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Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses

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Supports 256K Bytes RAM for data buffering

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Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs

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IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex

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Back pressure flow control for half-duplex

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Optional Rack-mount Kit for 19” standard rack

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NPACKING AND SETUP

This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the
Switch.

Unpacking

Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its
contents. The carton should contain the following items:

One 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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Four rubber feet with adhesive backing

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One AC power cord

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This User’s Guide (CD-Rom)

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If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
reseller for replacement.

Setup

The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following steps:

The surface must support at least 5 kg.

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The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the

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device.

Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is secured fully

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to the AC power connector.

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Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and

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adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place heavy
objects on the Switch.

Desktop or Shelf Installation

When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet
included with the device must be first attached. Attach these
cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device. Allow
enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it.

Gigabit Ethernet Switch installed on a Desktop or Shelf

Rack Installation (optional)

The 4(8)-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch can be
mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed
in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install, attach the

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mounting brackets on the switch’s front panel (one on each side) and
secure them with the screws provided.

Attaching the mounting brackets to the Switch

Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the
Switch in the rack.

Installing the Switch in an equipment rack

Connecting Network Cable

The 4(8)-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports
four or eight 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports. These ports
runs both half duplex and full duplex while they’re running in
10Mbps or 100Mbps and runs full duplex while they’re running in
1000Mbps.

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These ports are Auto-MDI type port, these ports can auto transform to
MDI-II or MDI-X type, so you can just make an easy connection that
without worrying if you are using a standard or crossover cable.

Power on

The 4(8)-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch can be used with AC power
sources 100~240V AC, 50~60 Hz. The power supply of the Switch
will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be turned
on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected.

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DENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators
of the Switch

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Front Panel

The front panel of the Switch consists of 4(8) Gigabit Ethernet port,
and LED indicators.

LED Indicators

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Front panel view of the 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

Switch

Four(Eight) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

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Comprehensive LED indicators that display the conditions of

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the Switch and status of the network. A description of these
LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators).

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Switch consists of an AC power connector. The
following shows the rear panel of the Switch.

Rear panel view of the 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

Switch

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AC Power Connector

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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
V AC at 50 ~ 60 Hz.

LED Indicators

The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act,
1000Mbps and 100Mbps. The following shows the LED indicators
for the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator.

The 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch LED

indicators

POWER:

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This indicator lights green when the Switch is

receiving power, otherwise, it is off.

LINK/ACT:

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These LED indicators are lighted up when there
is a secure connection (or link) to the desired port. The LED
indicators blinking whenever there is reception or transmission
(i.e. Activity—Act) of data occurring at a port.

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1000Mbps :

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These LED indicators are lighted up when there is
a secure connection (or link) to 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
device at the desired port.

100Mbps:

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These LED indicators are lighted up when there is a
secure connection (or link) to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet device at
the desired port.

When the connection (or link) is 10Mbps, both 1000Mbps and

100Mbps LED indicators are off.

Product Support

If you continue to have problems you should contact the dealer where
you bought this product. If you have any other questions you can
contact the Atlantis Land company directly at the following address:

AtlantisLand spa
Via Gandhi 5 Ing2,Scala A
20017 Mazzo di Rho(MI)

Tel: [phone](help desk) Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
WWW: http://www.atlantisland.it

or [e-mail]

or www.atlantis-land.com

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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet

IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

Standards:

Protocol:

Data
Transfer
Rate:

Topology

IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Auto-negotiation

IEEE 802.3x Full duplex Flow Control

CSMA/CD

Ethernet: 10Mbps (half-duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex)

Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half-duplex), 200Mbps (full-duplex)

Gigabit Ethernet: 2000 Mbps (full-duplex)

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Network
Cables:

Number of
Ports:

Ethernet: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3/4/5

Fast Ethernet: 2-pair UTP Cat.5

Gigabit Ethernet: 4-pair UTP Cat. 5

4(8) x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Auto-MDI port

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Physical and Environmental

AC inputs: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power
Consumption:

Operating
Temperature:

Storage
Temperature:

Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH, non-condensing

Dimensions: 280 mm x 180 mm x 44 mm

EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, VCCI-A

Safety: UL (UL 1950), TUV/GS (EN60950)

12 watts max(4 ports), 20 watts max (8 ports)

0 ~ 40 degrees Celsius

-10 ~ 55 degree Celsius

Performance

Transmission
Method:

RAM Buffer: 256K bytes per device

Filtering Address
Table:

Packet Filtering /
Forwarding Rate:

MAC Address
Learning:

Store-and-forward

8K MAC address per device

Full wire speed

Self-learning, Auto-aging

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