Start Here The NETGEAR Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch provides you with a lowcost, high-performance network solution for the home or small office. It is designed to support power users operating at either 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps. Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 or 100 Mbps capacity to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment. The higher bandwidth enables the use of applications such as multimedia, imaging, video, or high-performance client-server functions among users who are spread out over the network. With the Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch, this improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to the desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network wiring). As a result, the performance upgrade and the applications it enables are obtained very quickly and at a low cost. Features The Model FS308 switch has the following key features: · Eight automatic speed-sensing (autosensing) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and client or peer-topeer communication using simple Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable IEEE 802.3u standard compliance for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) products, 802.3i standard compliance for interoperation with all 10BASE-T Ethernet products, and 802.3x standard compliance for flow control Automatic address learning function to build the packet forwarding information table, which contains up to 8,000 MAC addresses so that the switch can support networks with as many as 8,000 devices Easy plug-and-play installation with no software to configure, saving time and minimizing the potential for configuration errors Autosensing full-duplex or half-duplex mode of operation Wire-speed filtering and forwarding to provide the "traffic cop" function by directing traffic to the appropriate port or network segment without slowing down the traffic Internal 100 to 240 V AC power supply, eliminating the need for a bulky wall transformer Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension and allow the switch to connect to a hub using a straight-through cable LEDs that provide network traffic status and data transmission speed -- Status indicators on both the front and rear panels -- Eight vista RJ-45 ports · · · · · · · · Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide · Home and small office friendliness -- Network ports located on the back of the hub so that cables are kept away from the desktop -- Compact design to fit into small offices -- Compliance with the Class B EMI standard so the switch will not interfere with your home appliances · 5-year warranty on hub unit (1-year warranty on power supply) Package Contents Model FS308 switch Auto 10/100 Mbps MODELFS308 8 PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power 100 Link/Act. 10 Link/Act. FDX/Col. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wall Mount Installation kit Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, Support Information Card AC power cord 8920FA Verify that your package contains the following: · · · · · · Model FS308 switch Mounting kit (for wall installation) This installation guide Warranty & Owner Registration Card Support Information Card Power cord Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Product Illustration Power LED 100 Link/Act LEDs Auto 10/100 Mbps MODEL FS308 8 PORT 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Power 100 Link/Act. 10 Link/Act. FDX/Col. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FDX/Col LEDs 10 Link/Act LEDs 8921FA Front Panel The front panel of the Model FS308 switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each network port located on the back of the hub: 100 Mbps link/ activity (100 Link/Act), 10 Mbps link/activity (10 Link/Act), and full-duplex/ collision (FDX/Col). Each vista RJ-45 network port has its own 100 Link/Act and 10 Link/Act LED as well. LEDs The table below describes the activity of the LEDs. Label Pwr (Power) 100 Link/Act Color Green Green Activity On Off On Blinking 10 Link/Act Green On Blinking FDX/Col Green Yellow On Blinking The port is operating in full-duplex mode. A collision is occurring on the segment when the port is operating in half-duplex mode. (Note that some collisions are normal.) Description Power is supplied to the switch. Power is disconnected. The port is operating in 100 Mbps mode. Data is being received or transmitted at 100 Mbps. The port is operating in 10 Mbps mode. Data is being received or transmitted at 10 Mbps. Vista RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs All of the ports on the switch are 10/100 Mbps capable autosensing Ethernet ports. Each port supports only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable using an 8pin RJ-45 plug. Each port uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have two LEDs--the 100 Link/Act LED and the 10 Link/Act LED. 100 Link/Act 10 Link/Act 8923EA Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 8 on the Model FS308 switch. These ports are configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position. When the push button is pressed in, these ports are configured for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model FS308 switch has eight autosensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. The rear panel also has full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switches and a power adapter receptacle for the supplied power cord. vista RJ-45 network ports Duplex Mode switches Power receptacle 100M Normal/Uplink 10M On = Link Blinking = Activity 8765432 FDX AUTO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Duplex Mode 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A Normal/Uplink push button 8922FA FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches One full-duplex (FDX) and auto-duplex (AUTO) toggle switch is assigned to each 10/100 Mbps port, enabling the communication mode to be set to either full-duplex or auto-duplex mode. Full-duplex mode doubles throughput of point-to-point connections by letting individual ports transmit and receive concurrently when the connecting device also supports full-duplex mode. Setting the toggle switch to AUTO on the 10/100 Mbps port enables the port to determine duplex mode by coordinating with the remote port. In most cases, the toggle switch should be set to AUTO. If the remote port is a repeater or hub or cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its duplex capability, the port defaults to half-duplex mode. Set the port to full-duplex mode only if the remote device is full-duplex capable but cannot provide the proper signal to indicate so. Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Applications The Model FS308 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configuration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switches in various network environments using other NETGEAR products. Desktop Switching The Model FS308 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected. Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS308 switch 100M Normal/Uplink 10M On = Link Blinking = Activity 8765432 FDX AUTO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Duplex Mode 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A 8924FA Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The Model FS308 switch is used as a switch that segments a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. The Model FS308 switch can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model DS108 and Model EN104 hubs and can function as an eight-port bridge connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Model FS308 switch 100M Normal/Uplink 10M On = Link Blinking = Activity 8765432 FDX AUTO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Duplex Mode 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A Model DS108 hub Auto 10/100 Mbps DUAL Model RT328 router Model EN104 hub SPEED 8925FA Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Prepare the Site Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment. Characteristic Temperature Requirement Ambient temperature between 0° and 40° C (32° and 104° F). No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters. Maximum relative humidity of 90%, noncondensing. Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling. Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet. At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (such as photocopy machine or arc welder). Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m). Operating humidity Ventilation Operating conditions Power Install the Switch To install your switch on a flat surface, you do not need any special tools. Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for ventilation. To install the switch on a wall, measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the switch and mark the wall to match the location of the mounting holes on the switch. At the marked location, screw into the wall the two screws that you received with the mounting kit included in your package contents. Be sure to choose a location that is near the devices to be connected, is close to an electrical outlet, and provides at least 2 inches of space all around the switch for ventilation. Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Connect Devices to the Switch Before connecting the switch, be sure you review "Applications" for information about determining the appropriate configuration for your networking needs. To connect the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ-45 plug. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in length. 2. Set the Normal/Uplink push button. 3. Set the FDX/AUTO toggle switches on the rear panel for the selected duplex mode (the default setting is AUTO). 4. Connect one end of the DC power adapter cable to the power outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the power adapter cable to the wall outlet. Refer to the following illustration when connecting the Model FS308 switch. Each of the preceding steps has a corresponding reference number in the illustration. Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps RJ-45 connector 1 Normal/U plink 1 8 Duple x Mode FDX AUTO 2 3 Normal/ Uplink * ** 1 8 Duple x Mod FDX AUTO 4 e * ** Normal/Uplink push button set to the Normal position for connection to the server. For a typical configuration, set toggle switches to AUTO. For more information, refer to "FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches." 8935FA Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device. Most ports on switches and repeaters have media-dependent interfaces with crossover ports. These ports are referred to as MDI-X or normal ports. Computer and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports referred to as MDI or uplink ports. These two figures illustrate the use of straight-through and crossover twisted pair cables. Uplink or MDI port Tx 1 2 Straight-through twisted pair cable Normal or MDI-X port 1 2 Rx Rx 3 6 Crossover twisted pair cable 3 6 Tx Normal or MDI-X port Rx 1 2 Normal or MDI-X port 1 Rx 2 Tx 3 6 3 Tx 6 8146EC RJ-45 Connector The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is used to connect workstations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connector accepts four-pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable. Only two pairs are used for 10BASE-T wiring. 12345678 8 1 711EA RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment 1 2 3 6 4,5,7,8 Normal Assignment: Uplink Assignment: Port 8 on the Model FS308 switch Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data Not used Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data Not used Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Verify Installation When power has been applied to the switch: · · The green Pwr (Power) LED on the front panel is on. The green Link LED on each connected port is on. When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in "LEDs" for information about t ...