Hawking 10 User manual

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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations for a Class A 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/her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Warning
This is a product of VCCI Class A Compliance.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every H-GS5T 5-Port and
HGS8T 8-Port 10/100/1000M Gigabit Switch is free from
physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves
defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking
Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization
number. The warranty is for repair or replacement only.
Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO
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Introduction 5
Features 7
Package Contents 8
Hardware Description 9
Hardware Installation 11
N-way Process 12
Specifications 13
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Thank you for choosing the Hawking HGS5T 5-Port
10/100/1000M Auto-sensing Gigabit Switch. This switch is
designed to integrate 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and
1000BASE-T networking environments with a standard
UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) Ethernet cable connection in
your Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) or Home
environment. Simply plug in the networking cable and the
HGS5T will automatically detect the maximum speed of the
network connection to offer smooth network migrations and
easy upgrades to network capacity. This switch also
provides a set of diagnostic LEDs for easy recognition of
network status and trouble-shooting issues.
Gigabit Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the IEEE 802.3 standard,
and can deliver up to a tenfold increase in throughput over
100-Mbps Fast Ethernet and up to a hundredfold increase
over 10-Mbps Ethernet. It utilizes the same packet structure
and format, as well as support for CSMA/CD protocol, full
duplex, flow control, and management objects. Because
Gigabit
Ethernet is compatible with all 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps
Ethernet environments; it provides a seamless upgrade
without wasting existing investments in hardware, software,
and/or trained personnel.
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With increased speed and more bandwidth, Gigabit Ethernet
is a great solution for reducing network bottlenecks that
frequently develop as computers and their buses get faster,
and more users generate ever-greater traffic through the use
of increasingly advanced applications. Upgrading key
components, such as backbones and servers, to Gigabit
Ethernet can greatly improve network response times and
significantly increase the speed of traffic between your
subnets.
Gigabit Ethernet supports video conferencing, complex
imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise,
since data transfers occur at speeds up to 10 times greater
than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet
NIC’s (Network Interface Cards) are able to perform 10
times the number of operations in the same amount of time.
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The H-GS5T is designed for easy installation and high
performance and includes the following features:
•(5) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
•Supports Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps
and duplex mode
•Supports Auto-MDIX for each port
•Supports Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and
100Mbps
•Supports Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps
•Full wire speed reception and transmission
•Store-and-Forward switching method
•Supports 8K of absolute MAC addresses
•Supports 256K Bytes of RAM for data buffering
•Set of front-panel diagnostic LEDs
•IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex
•Back pressure flow control for half-duplex
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The complete H-GS5T package consists of:
•One H-GS5T 5-Port 10/100/1000M Auto-sensing
Gigabit Ethernet Switch
•Four Rubber Feet with Adhesive Backing
•One External Power Adapter
•One User’s Manual
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged during
shipping and that no items are missing. If you encounter a
problem, please contact your dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the
installation and operation procedures detailed in this user’s
manual.
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This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED
indicators of the switch.
Front Panel
The LED indicators will help you monitor the status of each
port and connected segment. The functions of the LED
indicators are described on the following page.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the switch consists of a DC power
connector and five 10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ-45
ports. The figure on the previous page shows the rear panel
of the switch.
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LED Indicators Description
Power The indicator is lit when the
power is on. Otherwise, it remains
unlit.
Link/Activity These LEDs are lit when there is a
connection (or link) to the desired
port. The LEDs blink whenever
reception or transmission (i.e.,
f data is taking place.Activity) o
Speed These LEDs are Off when there is
(10/100/1000M) a 10Mbps connection (or link) to a
10Mbps Ethernet device at the
associated port; they are lit Green
when there is a 100Mbps
connection (or link) to a 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet device at the
associated port; they are lit Yellow
when there is a 1000Mbps
connection (or link) to a 1000Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet device at the
associated port.
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Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Place the H-GS5T on a smooth surface.
Connect the Power Adapter to the unit. (At this
point, do not plug the adapter into the outlet.)
Connect a server, workstation, or PC to the
switch using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
(For best results, use a CAT 5E cable.)
Repeat Step 3 as necessary for the remaining
ports. Also, if needed, another hub/switch can be
connected to any port on the unit.
Ensure that each device is connected properly.
Plug the power adapter into the power outlet.
Note: Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from
and adequate ventilation around the switch.
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“Auto-negotiation” (N-way) mode automatically sets the
best possible bandwidth (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps)
when a connection is established with another network
device.
Auto-negotiation functions are determined by these set data-
transfer rate priorities:
a. 1000Base-T Full Duplex (2000Mbps)
b. 1000Base-T Half Duplex (1000Mbps)
c. 100Base-TX Full Duplex (200 Mbps)
d. 100Base-TX Half Duplex (100Mbps)
e. 10Base-T Full Duplex (20Mbps)
f. 10Base-T Half Duplex (10Mbps)
Each port with N-way capability supports Half/Full Duplex
functions.
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Standards
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Protocol CSMA/CD
Data
Transfer
Rate
Ethernet 10Mbps
20Mbps
(Half duplex)
(Full duplex)
Fast Ethernet 100Mbps
200Mbps
(Half duplex)
(Full duplex)
Gigabit
Ethernet
1000Mbps
2000Mbps
(Half duplex)
(Full duplex)
Network
Cables
Ethernet 2-Pair UTP CAT 3, 4, 5, 5E
Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) Cable
Fast Ethernet 2-Pair UTP CAT 5, 5E
Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) Cable
Gigabit
Ethernet
4-Pair UTP CAT 5, 5E
Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) Cable
Number
of Ports HGS5T: (5) 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports
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MAC
Address
Table
HGS5T: 4K Entries
Modes Half and Full Duplex, auto-negotiation
Forwarding
Mode Store-and-Forward
Flow
Control
(IEEE
802.3x)
Half duplex: backpressure
Full duplex: IEEE 802.3x
Auto
Crossover Auto-crossover on each port
Packet
Filtering/
Forwarding
Rate
Full wire speed
RAM
Buffer 437.5K Bytes per device
MAC
Address
Learning
Self-learning, auto aging
DC Inputs 12V DC 1A
Power
Consumption 7.5 Watts
Operating
Temp. 10ºC - 55ºC
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Humidity 0% - 90% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions 187 x 30 x 100mm (W x H x D)
7.36” x 1.18” x 3.94” (W x H x D)
Certifications FCC Class A, CE Marking Class A, VCCI Class A
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