NetComm NP2008 User Manual

User Installation Guide

NP2008 8-Port Network SmartSwitch

NetComm Limited

2~6 Orion Road, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Web: www.netcomm.com.au

Table of Contents

Table of contents Page 2

Introduction Page 3

Key features Page 3

Package contents Page 4

Front panel Page 4

LED’s Page 4

Rear panel Page 5

RJ-45 Network ports Page 5

Twisted pair cables Page 5

Straight and crossover cable configuration Page 6

Application examples Page 6

Preparation before connecting your switch Page 7

Attaching computers to the switch Page 8

Connecting power to the switch Page 8

Verifying installation Page 8

Cascading the switch Page 9

Specifications of the switch Page 11

C-Tick Mark declaration and conformance Page 12

Warning Page 12

Statement of conditions Page 12

Trademarks Page 12

Further information and technical support Page 12

Introduction

Your NetComm™ NP2008 8 port 10/100 Ethernet Switch provides you
with a cost effective, high-performance network switching solution for the
home or small office. It is designed to automatically support network users
operating at any combination of 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100
Mbps.

With features such as auto-negotiation, the NP2008 offers smooth net­work migration and easy upgrades to network capacity. The auto-uplink
feature allows for easy expansion of your network as your needs dictate.

Key features

The NP2008 switch has the following key features:

• Eight auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports providing high perform-

ance information and resource sharing, using simple Category 5 (Cat5)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.

• IEEE 802.3x standard compliant for seamless interoperation with all

100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) and all 10BASE-T Ethernet
products, and flow control.

• Automatic address learning function to build the packet forwarding in-

formation table.

• Auto-sensing full-duplex or half-duplex mode of operation Plug and

Play installation with no software configuration required, saving time
and minimizing the potential for errors.

• Wire-speed filtering and forwarding to direct traffic to the appropriate

port or network segment without traffic speed reduction.

• Front Panel LED’s provide network traffic status and data transmission

speed indicators.

• Eight RJ-45 ports on the rear panel, reducing desktop cable clutter

• MDI switch selectable UP-Link port allows the switch to be cascaded to

another switch.

• Palm sized case to minimize space requirements.

• Rugged metal enclosure with choice of wall mounting slots or rubber

feet.

• Compliance with the Class B EMI standard to prevent interference with

home and business equipment.

• 3-year warranty (1-year standard + 2-years upon online registration).

Package contents

Your package will contain the following:

• NP2008 switch

• User installation guide

• Power Supply

• Self adhesive rubber feet

• Wall mounting plugs and screws

Front panel

The front panel of the NP2008 switch contains LED’s corresponding to
each network port located on the back of the hub:

• 100 Mbps (10 Mbps).

• Link/activity.

• Plus a power LED.

LED’s

LABEL COLOUR STATUS DESCRIPTION

Pwr (Power) Green On Power is connected to the device.

Off Power has been disconnected.

100M Green On The port is operating in 100Mbps mode.

Link/Act Green Off There is no network connection.

On The port has established a valid network

Blinking Data is being received or transmitted .

Off The port is operating in 10Mbps mode.

connection.