Microsoft MN-150 User Manual

user,s guide.

Microsoft® Broadband Networking

5-Port Switch

MN-150

Important

Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your switch. Doing so might damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports.

Important

Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45).

Caution

For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers. Not intended for use in machinery, medical, or industrial applications. For indoor use only. Use only the AC Adapter provided with the unit (Model Number: FA-4W000).

Avertissement

N’utiliser qu’avec des composantes homologuées UL, CSA ou TUV. Ne pas utiliser ce dispositif dans une application industrielle ou médicale. N’utiliser qu’à l’intérieur. N’utiliser qu’avec le bloc d’alimentation fourni avec cet appareil (No de modéle: FA-4W000).

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contents.

1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1

Do You Have Everything You Need to Install Your Switch? ............... 2

Your Switch and Its Connections ......................................................... 2

About Ethernet Connections ................................................................ 5

Straight-Through and Crossover Cables .......................................... 5

Connecting to Broadband Modems ................................................. 5

2 Planning .............................................................................................. 7

Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? ........................... 7

I want to expand my existing network to increase the number

of available Ethernet ports ............................................................... 7

I want to share files or printers between two or more

computers that are not connected to the Internet ........................ 9

My broadband modem has a firewall, and I want to use the

switch to add more computers to my network ............................. 10

My computer runs firewall software and is directly connected

to my broadband modem ............................................................... 11

3 Setting Up .........................................................................................13

Choose a Location for Your Switch.................................................... 13

Connect the Switch to a Power Outlet .............................................. 14

Connect Your Switch to the Network................................................. 14

Test Your Switch .................................................................................. 14

What’s Next? ........................................................................................ 14

4 Security ............................................................................................. 15

Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses ................................. 15

Protect Your Network from Hackers .................................................. 16

5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 17

Setup and Hardware Problems.......................................................... 17

Network and Internet Problems ........................................................ 18

File and Printer Sharing Problems .................................................... 19

Reference .......................................................................................... 20

Getting Help ......................................................................................... 23

Visit Us on the Web ......................................................................... 23

Technical Support ............................................................................ 23

Regulatory Information .......................................................................24

Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 26

Technical Specifications..................................................................... 27

System Requirements ........................................................................ 27

Glossary ............................................................................................. 29

introduction.

Introducing the Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch

Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft® Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch. The switch can be used in a number of different ways. It will let you expand your existing Ethernet network by connecting additional computers, printers, scanners, and other Ethernet devices. The switch will also let you form a new local area network (LAN) by connecting two or more computers. A typical network configuration that includes a switch is illustrated in the following example:

Note

Each computer that connects to your switch requires an Ethernet adapter or available Ethernet port.

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem

(DSL or Cable)

Base Station

(Gateway or Router)

5-Port Switch

Computers with Installed Ethernet Adapters

The 5-port switch will work with any 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernetbased network. Although this guide focuses on Windows-based computers, you can use the switch with nearly any operating system. For more information about setting up non-Windows-based networks, see the documentation for your operating system.

Do You Have Everything You Need to Install Your Switch?

Included in the Box:

5-Port Switch

(MN-150)

3.8-Volt

Power Adapter

User’s Guide

Also Required (but not included in the box):

One Ethernet cable for each computer or network device to

be attached

One Ethernet adapter or an available internal Ethernet port on

each computer or device you are connecting to the switch

Your Switch and Its Connections

The following diagrams show front and back views of the switch, and the location of all ports and indicator lights. The labels of each port and indicator light are arranged along the top of the switch casing for easy reading.

Power Indicator

Switch

(Front View)

Light

Port indicator lights, which correspond to the five Ethernet ports on the back of the switch

The switch’s front panel contains one power light and 15 additional status-indicator lights that help you monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity and activity. Each vertical line of three lights

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corresponds to one of the five ports on the back of the switch. The lights for each port will be on, off, or blinking, depending on the current network configuration and activity for that port. The Power light is to the left of the port indicator lights. The following table describes the meaning of each light.

Light Condition Status

Power On The switch is receiving power.

Note

Full-duplex mode allows your network to transmit and receive data simultaneously. Half-duplex communication is one-way.

Note

Because the switch automatically detects your Ethernet cable type, all ports will work as ‘Uplink’ ports.

Speed On The port is transmitting or receiving packets

at 100 megabits per second (Mbps).

Off The port is transmitting or receiving packets

at 10 Mbps.

Link/Activity On The port has established a connection

with a network device.

Off The port has not established a connection

with a network device.

Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data.

Full-Duplex On The port is operating in full-duplex mode,

allowing all devices to transmit and receive data.

Off The port is running in half-duplex mode,

allowing one device to transmit at a time.

Power

Port

Switch

Five Ethernet ports, which correspond to the status indicator lights on the front of the Switch

(Back View)

The switch is powered by an AC power adapter. The design of the switch allows Ethernet cables to be connected to and disconnected from the switch without interrupting the activity on existing cables. You do not need to unplug the power cord from the switch to change your network configuration.

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About Ethernet Connections

Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your switch will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The switch’s autonegotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available.

As you set up your network, keep in mind that power outlets, fluorescent lights, power supplies, and coiled up or extra-long cables can interfere with Ethernet transmission and also produce interference.

Use Ethernet cables to connect your adapter to devices on your network. Any Ethernet-compatible network device will have one or more high-powered Ethernet ports. Some examples of network devices are:

Routers, gateways, or base stations, such as the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station

Broadband modems

Computers with Ethernet adapters

Ethernet switches and hubs

Network components such as your 5-port switch are connected to one another by Ethernet cables. An Ethernet cable resembles a phone cord, but has larger connectors at each end. To determine whether a cable is an Ethernet or phone cable, you can count the number of wires or contacts visible in the connector at either end of the cable. Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors and cables contain eight wires, and phone (RJ-11) cables contain either four or six wires.

RJ-45 Ethernet

(8 wires)

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RJ-11 Telephone

(4 or 6 wires)

Straight-Through and Crossover Cables

Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a “crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to differentiate between the two types.

In a straight-

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

through cable, the order of the colored wires is the same at both ends.

Crossover Ethernet Cable

In a crossover cable, the order of the colored wires is different at both ends.

Your 5-port switch supports both straight-through and crossover cables. The switch automatically detects the type of Ethernet cable you are using and functions accordingly.

Connecting to Broadband Modems

When you connect your switch to a broadband modem, it is important to use either the cable that came with your modem or the same type of cable. Many modems use a crossover cable to connect to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.

Chapter 1: Introduction 5

planning.

Planning Your Network

Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch can be configured in several ways. This chapter will help you locate setup instructions for your network configuration.

Each computer to be connected to the network must have an installed network adapter with an available Ethernet port, and an Ethernet cable.

As you configure your network, it’s a good idea to keep network security in mind. A switch is a simple pass-through device that does not monitor or protect network information in any way. For this reason, each setup option in this chapter includes information about the security issues that you should keep in mind. For more information about security, see Chapter 4.

Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network?

The following four scenarios describe the common ways to use a switch. Select the scenario that matches how you plan to set up your network, and then see Chapter 3 for setup instructions.

Option A:

I want to expand my existing network to increase the number of available Ethernet ports.

A switch can expand your current network by providing a connection point for additional computers. This option is useful if you have no available Ethernet ports or if you want to branch your network to another area (such as a second room).

The switch can connect to a base station (gateway or router), hub, switch, or any other device that has available Ethernet ports. For ideas about connecting the switch to your existing network, refer to the diagram on the following page.

After you set up the switch by using Option A, your network will resemble this diagram:

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem

(DSL or Cable)

Base Station

(Gateway or Router)

5-Port Switch

Computers with Installed Ethernet Adapters

If you disconnect existing network wires for use in a different location, be sure to consult the documentation for your existing network device to determine the necessary cable type. Although your 5-port switch supports connections to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables, other devices on your network might require a specific cable type.

Security Considerations for Option A

Because a switch provides no security features, it cannot make your network secure. Other networking hardware and software must provide the necessary security. When you plan your network using Option A, make sure that all computers are behind a firewall or that your broadband modem uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology to hide your computers from unauthorized access over the Internet.

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