NETGEAR FS 524S User manual

FS
MODEL
517TS
FS
MODEL
524S
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
User‘s Guide

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Trademarks
NETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability,NETGEAR reserves the
right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not
assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s)
described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch and Model
FS517TS Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Port have been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may,however, be subject to certain restrictions.
Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the
market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial
areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data
Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in
commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio
interference may be caused to equipment such as radios andTV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses, and can

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radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS517TS
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Port are shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC,Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the
application of EN 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
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 appropriate measures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS517TS
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Port) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS517TS
Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Port) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les
appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère
des Communications du Canada.
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Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems
following installation:
• Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com.
• CallTechnical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America,please
refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch.
• Email Technical Support at [e-mail].
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator
(URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape are required.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
Introduction 1-1
Description 1-1
Features 1-2
Unique Features 1-3
Shared Features 1-4
Package Contents 1-5
CHAPTER 2
Physical Description 2-1
Front and Back Panels 2-1
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 2-3
LED Descriptions 2-4
Power 2-4
Stack 2-4
Link 2-4
FDX 2-4
17 ACT ( FS517TS only) 2-4
1000M (Port 17 on the FS517TS only) 2-4
Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only) 2-5
Normal/Uplink Push Button (FS524S Only) 2-5
Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only) 2-5
CHAPTER 3
Applications 3-1
Desktop Switching 3-1
Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps 3-1
Stacked Switching 3-2

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CHAPTER 4
Installation 4-1
Preparing the Site 4-2
Stacking 4-2
Installing the Switch 4-3
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-3
Installing the Switch in a Rack 4-3
Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4
Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane 4-5
Checking the Installation 4-8
Applying AC Power 4-9
CHAPTER 5
Troubleshooting 5-1
Troubleshooting Chart 5-1
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions 5-3
Network Adapter Cards 5-3
Configuration 5-3
Switch Integrity 5-3
Auto Negotiation 5-3
APPENDIX A
Technical Specifications A-1
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility A-1
Data Rate A-1
Interface A-1
Electrical Specifications A-1
Physical Specifications A-2
Environmental Specifications A-2
Electromagnetic Emissions A-2
Electromagnetic Susceptibility A-3
Safety Agency Approvals A-3
Performance Specifications A-4

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APPENDIX B
Connector Pin Assignments B-1
RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1
Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 B-2
Uplink Assignment on Port 8 B-2
Channel B-2
Description B-2
APPENDIX C
Cabling Guidelines C-1
Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines C-1
Category 5 Cable C-2
Category 5 Cable Specifications C-3
Twisted Pair Cables C-4
Patch Panels and Cables C-5
Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable C-5
Overview C-5
Cabling C-6
Length C-6
Return Loss C-6
Patch Cables C-8
Conclusion C-8
INDEX

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FIGURES
Figure 1-1. Package Contents 1-5
Figure 2-1. Front and Back Panels of the
FS517TS Switch 2-2
Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the
FS524S Switch 2-3
Figure 2-3. Creating Redundant Paths between
Network Devices (Example 1) 2-6
Figure 2-4. Creating Redundant Paths between
Network Devices (Example 2) 2-7
Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching 3-1
Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging 3-2
Figure 3-3. Example of Switched Stacking 3-3
Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets 4-4
Figure 4-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-5
Figure 4-3. CablingTwo FS517TS Stacked Switches 4-7
Figure 4-4. Cabling FS524S Stacked Switches 4-7
Figure 4-5. Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches 4-8

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Figure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector
with Built-in LEDs B-1
Figure C-1. Straight-ThroughTwisted-Pair Cable C-4
Figure C-2. CrossoverTwisted-Pair Cable C-4
Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Cable with
Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End C-5
TABLES
Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs 2-4
Table 4-1. Site Requirements 4-2
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 5-1
Table B-1. 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2
Table B-2. 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2
Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable C-3