Netgear FE108 Installation Guide
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Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: [email protected] www.NETGEAR.com M-FE100NA-1 September 2000 - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 2
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio user may be required to take appropriate measures. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 3
such as radios and TV receivers. Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with post-installation questions or problems, contact your point of purchase representative. To contact customer support or to purchase additional copies of this document - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 4
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the Site ...3-1 Checking Package Contents 3-2 Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub 3-3 Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface 3-3 Installing Multiple Hubs 3-4 Verifying Your Installation 3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network 4-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 6
Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications A-1 Appendix B RJ-45 Connector Information Appendix C Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Technology C-1 Fast Ethernet Cabling ...C-2 Cable Guidelines ...C-2 Cable Lengths ...C-3 Cable Specifications C-3 Twisted Pair Cables - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 7
of the Model FE104 hub 2-5 Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2-6 Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Connecting multiple hubs 3-5 Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs 5-2 Using the Model FE104 hub to migrate your network to 100 Mbps .........5-3 Multiport switch with Fast - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 8
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Tables Table 2-1. Table 3-1. Table 4-1. Table B-1. Table C-1. LED descriptions 2-3 Operating environment requirements 3-1 Troubleshooting 4-1 RJ-45 connector pinouts B-2 Electrical requirements of Category 5 cable C-3 Tables ix - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 10
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the NETGEAR™ Model FE104 4-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the NETGEAR Model FE108 8-port Fast Ethernet Hub. Both hubs are IEEE 802.3u-based Class II repeaters that provide you with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and are designed to support power workgroups operating at 100 Mbps. Users who - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 12
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Features The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs have the following key features the potential for configuration errors. • Each hub is equipped with: - 4 or 8 100BASE-TX ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 13
shows the front panel of the Model FE108 hub. 1 2 3 4 5 Pwr Col 100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET HUB FE104 100 Mbps F AST 1 10 20 >30 Utilization % Link/Rx Part Normal/Uplink 1 2 3 4 Key: 1 = Pwr (power) LED 2 = Col (collision) LED 3 = Utilization % LEDs 4 = RJ-45 ports with Link/Rx and Part - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 14
push button Figure 2-2. Front panel of the Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub 185EA LED Display Three LEDs on the front panel of the hub and two on each port connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of the hub power supply • Collision occurrence on an Ethernet segment in - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 15
and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 2-1 describes each LED on the front panel of the hub. Table 2-1. LED descriptions Label Pwr Col Color Green Yellow Activity On Blinking Link/Rx Part Green Yellow On Blinking On Utilization % Green On Description Power is supplied to the hub. There - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 16
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs As illustrated in Figure 2-3, two panel of the hub, as illustrated in Figure 2-4, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for Port 4 on the Model FE104 hub and Port 8 on the Model FE108 hub. Ports 4 and 8 - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 17
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use a crossover cable for daisy-chaining or cascading. Use the following guidelines to configure Ports 4 and 8 for uplink or normal wiring: • Configure Ports 4 and 8 for - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 18
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 2-6. Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2 12 Vdc 1.2A -+ 182EA 2-6 Physical Description - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 19
Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-T hub • Verifying your installation Preparing the Site Before you begin installing the hub, prepare the and back for service access and maintenance. Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as punchdown blocks. Power Adequate power source within 6 - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 20
Contents This package should contain the following items: • Model FE104 or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub • Rubber pads for tabletop installation • DC power adapter • Warranty and Owner Registration Card • This manual Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 21
Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub This section provides information and instructions for installing the hub on a tabletop or any other flat surface. For instructions on installing more than one hub, see "Installing Multiple Hubs - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 22
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch. After you have installed your hubs using one of the methods shown, connect the power adapter to the wall, and proceed to "Verifying Your Installation." 1 2 Model FE108 hub Model FE108 hub 3 359EA Key: 1 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 23
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 23 4 Model FS104 switch Model FE104 hub Model FE108 hub 5 Model EN108 hub 5 6 7 8 9 199EA Key: 1 = 100 Mbps connection 2 = Server 3 = FS104 10/100 Mbps switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 24
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Verifying Your Installation When installation is complete and power has been applied to the hub, the following conditions should exist: • The Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on. • The Link/Rx LED on each connected port - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 25
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network To troubleshoot the hub and the network, refer to Table 4-1. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Symptom No power at hub Port connection not functioning Activity Check - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 26
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Port connection not functioning Activity Link/Rx LED off or intermittent Problems with Port 4 Link/Rx LED off on the Model FE104 hub or with Port 8 on the Model FE108 hub - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 27
the levels of service that are provided by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs and switches into your network. Examples are given to illustrate the function of the hubs and switches in several configurations that provide those different levels of service to network users. Combining 10BASE-T, 100BASE - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 28
adding a Model FE104 or Model FE108 hub allows power users to be grouped together in the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network, isolated from the 10 Mbps network users who need occasional server access. By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one 100 Mbps port, the - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 29
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 7 12 3 Model FE104 hub 4 56 Model SW502 switch 1 2 Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub 8 8 7 7 217EA Key: 1 = PCs with 100 Mbps connections 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 30
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Multiport Switch with Fast Ethernet Backbone If the 10 Mbps shared repeater portion of the network experiences congestion, you can use the Model SW507 Ethernet Switch with six 10 Mbps ports and one 100 Mbps port to segment the - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 31
Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Data Rate 100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 32
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage temperature: -25 ° C to 70° C (-13 ) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) T-Mark A-2 Technical Specifications - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 33
the RJ-45 connectors used for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs. The IEC 603-7 8-pin modular connector, commonly called an RJ-45 connector, is used to connect stations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable and supports 100 Mbps data transmission. The RJ-45 - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 34
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table B-1. Pin 1 2 3 6 4, 5, 7, 8 RJ-45 connector pinouts Normal (MDI-X) not used for data transmission * Applicable to Port 4 on the Model FE104 hub and Port 8 on the Model FE108 hub, when the Normal/Uplink push button is - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 35
applications, or networking software that run on LAN workstations. You can switch and route data from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps without protocol translation scheme in an Ethernet network today is star-wired topology, where the hub is in a central wiring closet and individual cables run out to each - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 36
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Fast Ethernet Cabling In a Fast Ethernet network, certain rules and regulations must be followed. This section discusses the following aspects of cabling: • Cable guidelines • Cable - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 37
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Cable Lengths Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (100 m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 feet (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 38
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Twisted Pair Cables For two ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in crossover ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Refer to the instructions - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 39
Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-T requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 40
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Mbps 5-2 multiport switch 5-4 small organizations 5-2 crossover cable C-4 customer support iii E Ethernet cabling guidelines C-2 technology C-1 F features 1-2 front panel Model FE104 hub 2-1 Model FE108 hub 2-2 H humidity requirements 3-1 I installation 100BASE-TX hub 3-3 multiple hubs 3-4 on a flat - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 42
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs L LEDs Col (collision) 2-3, 4-2 description (table) 2-3 Link/Rx 2-3, 2-4, 3-6 Link/Rx, troubleshooting 4-2 overview 1-2 Part (partition) 2-3, 2-4 Pwr (power) 2-3, 3-6 table 2-3 2-3 troubleshooting 4-2 Utilization % 2-3, 3-6 - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 43
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs S site preparation 3-1 straight-through cable 2-5, 4-2 T technical specifications A-1 temperature requirements 3-1 troubleshooting COL LED blinking 4-2 Link/Rx LED intermittent 4-1 Link/Rx LED off 4-1, 4-2 network adapter cards - Netgear FE108 | Installation Guide - Page 44
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M-FE100NA-1
September 2000
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
Installation Guide for
the Model FE104 and
Model FE108 Fast
Ethernet Hubs