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FriendlyNET®FM2008/2009
SNMP/Web Managed Switches
Setup Guide

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Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to install your switch:
1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1 for a complete
list of the items included with your switch.
2. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for
desktop placement.
3. Connect the power supply.
4. Connect network devices to the switch.
5. Refer to the User’s Manual on the accompanying CD-ROM for
configuration and management capabilities.
For more information on installing the switch, please refer to Chap-
ter 2.

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Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide 3
Chapter 1 Introduction 7
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 13
Appendix A Troubleshooting 21
Appendix B Safety and Regulatory Compliance 23
Appendix C Specifications 25
Appendix D Warranty Statement 27

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Chapter 1 Introduction
In today’s society, communication and sharing information are
essential to our lifestyle. Computer networks have proven to be one
of the fastest methods of communication.
The FM2008/2009 switches are compact desktop-sized switches
that are an ideal solution for the SOHO (Small Office or Home Of-
fice) network user. They provide a full wire-speed, Fast Ethernet
switching function that allows a high-performance, low-cost connec-
tion. Each switch features store-and-forward switching and can
auto-learn and store source addresses on an 8K-entry MAC ad-
dress table.
The switches provide 8 switched, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
Ethernet ports. Each switch will automatically detect the speed of
the device(s) connected to it, allowing the use of both 10 and
100Mbps legacy devices. The 10Mbps bandwidth will accommodate
10Mbps workgroup hubs while simultaneously providing the
100Mbps bandwidth needed to accommodate multimedia applica-
tions. In addition, each RJ-45 port supports Auto MDI/MDIX func-
tion.
The FM2009 switch also provides one 100Base-FX fiber port. Four
types of fiber connectors are available: SC, MT-RJ, VF-45 (multi-
mode), and SC (single-mode). The fiber port can be used to con-
nect to a remote site up to 2 kilometers (multi-mode) or 15–60 kilo-
meters (SC single-mode) away.
With its built-in Web-based Management, managing and configur-
ing the switch is easy: From cabinet management to port-level con-
trol and monitoring, you can visually configure and manage your

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network via your web browser. Just click your mouse instead of typ-
ing command strings. However, the switch can also be managed via
Telnet, Console, or SNMP Management.
Features
•Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x Ethernet Stan-
dards
•8x auto-sensing 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports
•Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover for each 10BaseT/100BaseTX
port
•FM2009 only: 1 fixed 100Mbps fiber port (SC/SC single-mode/
MT-RJ/VF-45 connector)
•Half-duplex mode for backpressure, and full-duplex for flow
control
•Store-and-forward switching architecture for abnormal packet
filtering
•Automatic address learning, address migration
•8K-entry MAC address table
•2Mbit memory buffer sharing
•Performs non-blocking full wire speed LED-indicators for
Power, 100Mbps, Link/Activity, Full Duplex
•10-inch desktop-sized design
Please refer to the User’s Manual (CD-ROM) for a more complete
list of management features.
Package Contents
Unpack the contents of the switch and verify them against the
following checklist:
•Switch
•Power Cord
•Rack Mount Kit
•Four Rubber Feet
•RS-232 Cable
•Setup Guide (this document)

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•User’s Manual on CD-ROM
Management Methods
The switch series supports the following management methods:
•Console and Telnet Management
•Web-based Management
•SNMP Network Management
Console and Telnet Management
Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console Port.
Managing the switch in this method requires a direct connection
between the computer and the switch, while Telnet management is
done over the network. Once the switch is on the network, you can
use Telnet to log in and change the configuration.
Note: The default IP address of the switch is 192.168.0.1, and the
default user name AND password is root.
Web-based Management
The switch provides an embedded HTML web site residing in flash
memory. It offers advanced management features and allows users
to manage the switch from anywhere on the network through a
standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
SNMP Network Management
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides a means
to monitor and control network device, and to manage configura-
tions, statistic collection, performance, and security.

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Front Panel
Note: The model shown is the FM2009. The FM2008 is identical,
except that there is no fiber uplink port.
The front panel of the switch consists of 8 auto-sensing
10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports (automatic MDI/MDIX), one
100Base-FX fiber port, and the LED indicators.
Four types of fiber connectors are available for the fiber port: SC,
SC single-mode, MT-RJ, and VF-45.
LED Indicators
The fiber port has two LED indicators (Link/Activity, Full Duplex),
and each UTP port has three LED indicators (100Mbps, Link/
Activity, Full Duplex).
The following table provides descriptions of the LEDs’ statuses and
meanings. These LEDs provide a real-time indication of systematic
operation status.