Asante FriendlyNET GX4-224 Instruction Manual

Release Note: FriendlyNET GX4-224 06-00588-00 Rev A
FriendlyNET GX4-224
Release Note
LED Indicators
GIGABIT PORTS
The FriendlyNET GX4-224 features two Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BaseT).
LED
Indicator Color Description
1G LNK Green ON with a valid 1000 Mbps link
OFF when there is no connection
BLINKING if there is a possible data error; see Troubleshooting section of
User’s Manual
ACT Green BLINKING during normal network activity (transmission or reception)
FDX/HDX Green ON for normal operation (full duplex)
10/100 PORTS
The FriendlyNET GX4-224 has 24 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports (10BaseT/100BaseTX).
LED
Indicator Color Description
LNK/SPD Green ON with a valid 100 Mbps link
OFF when there is no connection
Ambe
rON with a valid 10 Mbps link OFF when there is no connection
DPX/ACT Green ON in full duplex mode; blinking during normal network activity
Ambe
rBLINKING in half duplex mode with normal network activity
Gigabit Ethernet Network Connections
For best results, Asanté recommends:

Release Note: FriendlyNET GX4-224 06-00588-00 Rev A
•When connecting to other switches or hubs, use this switch’s Gigabit Ethernet ports. Unlike
conventional switches, manual configuration is not required. The FriendlyNET GX4-224
automatically detects and configures uplinks
•Turn on flow control (if available) for all devices connected to the switch’s Gigabit ports
•Attach high-bandwidth devices (like network file servers) to the Gigabit ports