TRENDnet TE100-S88E, TE100-S88Eplus - Switch User Manual

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TE100-S55E/S88E
5/8-port
10/100M NWay
Fast Ethernet Switch
User’s Guide
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE.........................................................III
PURPOSE ..............................................................................III
TERMS/USAGE .....................................................................III
OVERVIEW OF THIS USERS GUIDE .......................................IV
INTRODUCTION................................................................. 1
FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY .............................................1
SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY.....................................................2
FEATURES ............................................................................. 4
UNPACKING AND SETUP ................................................. 7
UNPACKING .......................................................................... 7
SETUP.................................................................................... 7
IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS.................. 9
FRONT PANEL ....................................................................... 9
REAR PANEL ....................................................................... 10
LED INDICATORS................................................................12
CONNECTING THE SWITCH......................................... 13
PC TO SWITCH ....................................................................13
HUB TO SWITCH ..................................................................14
A. 10BASE-T Hub............................................................14
B. 100BASE-TX Hub .......................................................15
HUB WITHOUT UPLINK (MDI-II) PORT ................................ 15
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A. Using straight cable.................................................... 15
B. Using crossover cable................................................. 15
SWITCH TO SWITCH (OTHER DEVICES)................................. 16
A. Using straight cable.................................................... 16
B. Using crossover cable................................................. 16
PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE............................................ 17
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 19
RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION.............................................21
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible desktop package.
Purpose
This manual discusses how to install your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your 5/8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and ”switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.
This guide provides the information you need to install and configure the following models of the Switch:
§ 5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
§ 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
The functionality of both units is identical, except for the number of ports. Where appropriate, differences between the two units are noted.
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Overview of this User’s Guide
Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.
Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch.
Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.
Appendix B, 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 the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology.
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, 100BASE­T (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
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other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training.
Switching Technology
Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. A switch bridge 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 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. The switch, without interfering with any other segments, 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.
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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 supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
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, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
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Features
The Switches were designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of user increase continuously.
The Switches with their small, compact size were specifically designed for small to middle workgroups. These Switches can be installed where space is limited; moreover, they provide immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user­reliable functions.
The Switches are ideal for deployment with multiple high-speed servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any port can provide workstations with a congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access to the server.
The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded from any port and to any number of switches.
The Switches are a perfect choice for site planning to upgrade to Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet
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workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to change the Switches or reconfigure the network.
The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with store-and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is effectively allocated for each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes to guarantee against all possible packet loss.
The Switches are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are:
Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) port for uplink to another switch, hub or repeater.
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.
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Flow control for any port. This minimizes dropped packets by sending out collision signals when the port’s receiving buffer is full. Note that flow control is only available in half duplex mode.
Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 100Mbps speed.
Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.
Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port at wire-speed for 100Mbps speed.
Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port at wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.
Up to 4K active MAC address entry table per port with self-learning and table-aging for 5-port model, up to 8K active MAC address entry table per port with self-learning and table-aging for 8-port model.
1 MB RAM buffer per device for 5-port model, 512 KB RAM buffer per device for 8-port model.
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UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switches.
Unpacking
Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items:
One 5-port or 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
One external power adapter This User’s Guide 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 1.5 Kg for the Switch.
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The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch.
Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.
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IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
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 switches.
5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
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
5-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch
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.
Since the switch does not include a power switch, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on.
MDI-X Jacks: Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. These are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary straight-through twisted-pair cables
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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-II 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.
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LED Indicators
Power Indicator (PWR) This indicator lights green when the hub is
receiving power, otherwise, it is off.
Full/Hanf Duplex,10/100M Collision (FDX10/100(green),COL 10/100(amber))
This LED indicator light green when a respective
port is in full duplex (FDX) mode. Otherwise, it is OFF for half duplex (HDX) operations. It blinking amber 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 transmissing 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 transmissing or received data on the 10Mbps network.
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CONNECTING THE SWITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to your Fast Ethernet network. In each of the following figures, the 8-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch is shown; however, similar cable connections are applied to the 5 -port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch.
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) for the 5-port model or 8 ports (1x - 8x) for the 8-port model.
The LED indicators for PC connection dependent on the LAN card capabilities. If LED indicators are not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions and connections.
The following are LED indicator possibilities for a PC to Switch connection:
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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 FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon LAN card capabilities for full­duplex or half-duplex.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP 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 5-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch or 1x - 8x for the 8-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch.
A. 10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
1. FDX 10/100, COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF.
2. 100LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT LED indicator is light amber.
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B. 100BASE-TX Hub
For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
1. FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator is OFF.
2. 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.
B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
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Switch to Switch (other devices)
The 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 (MDI-X) 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 FDX 10/100,COL 10/100 LED indicator depends upon device’s capabilities for 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 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation
Protocol CSMA/CD Data
Transfer Rate
Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full
duplex)
Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps
(full duplex)
Topology Star
General
Network Cables
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)
Number of Ports
5-port: 5 x 10/100Mbps ports 8-port: 8 x 10/100Mbps ports
Uplink Port
MDI-II RJ-45 shared with port * 1
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Physical and Environmental
DC inputs
5-port: DC12V/1.2A 8-port: DC12V/1.5A
Power Consumption
5/8-port: 18 watt. (max.)
Temperature Operating: 0° ~ 50° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C 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
Performance
Transmissi Method:
Store-and-forward
RAM Buffer:
5-port: 1Mbytes per device 8-port: 512Kbytes per device
Filtering Address Table:
5-port: Up to 4K entries per device 8-port: Up to 8K entries per device
Packet Filtering/For warding Rate:
10Mbps Ethernet: 14,880/pps 100Mbps Fast Ethernet: 148,800/pps
MAC Address Learning:
Automatic update
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RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION
The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 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
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The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment
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)
connectio
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