Planet FNSW-1600S User manual

NOVASwitch
FNSW-1600S
FNSW-2400S
10/100Base-TX
Fast Ethernet Smart Switch

PLANET NOVASwitch series
Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2000.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET
Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their
respective owners.
FCC Warning
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 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 the
Instruction manual, 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 own expense.
Revision
PLANET NOVASwitch User's Manual
FOR MODELS:
FNSW-2400S
FNSW-1600S
Part No.: EM_FNSWSV1
Before Starting
In this User's Manual, "Switch" is used for FNSW-
1600S/2400S, “NovaSwitch”for PLANET’s 19”-range
Ethernet Switch, where “switch”represent the third part
switch. The term “port 16/24”or “port 12/20”represent port
16 or 12 of FNSW-1600S and port 24 or 20 of FNSW-2400S.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. UNPACKING INFORMATION...........................................5
2. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .............................................7
2.1 KEY FEATURES....................................................................7
2.2 FRONT PANEL......................................................................8
2.2.1 Ports Speed..................................................................8
2.2.2 Cabling ......................................................................8
2.2.3 MDI Switch..................................................................9
2.2.4 Status LEDs.................................................................9
2.3 THE REAR PANEL...............................................................10
2.3.1 Extension Slot............................................................10
2.3.2 Power Connector.......................................................10
2.3.3 Fan ....................................................................10
2.3.4 RS-232 Console .........................................................11
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................13
3.1 RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION ............................................13
3.2 DESKTOP INSTALLATION....................................................13
3.3 POWER NOTES:..................................................................14
4. CONSOLE CONFIGURATION.........................................15
4.1 CONNECT TO PC...........................................................15
4.2 TRUNK/ VLAN SETTING....................................................16
4.2.1 Trunking Group Setting .............................................16
4.2.2 VLAN Group Setting..................................................17
4.3 PORT STATUS ....................................................................19
4.4 PORT SETTING...................................................................19
4.5 FACTORY SETTING.............................................................20
4.6 REDUNDANT LINK SETTING................................................21
4.7 SAVE SETTING...................................................................21
5. OPTIMIZING CONFIGURATION...................................23
5.1 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION....................................................23

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5.2 HALF- AND FULL-DUPLEX..................................................23
5.3 FAST ETHERNET ................................................................24
5.4 AUTO-NEGOTIATION..........................................................25
5.5 MAC ADDRESS TABLE ......................................................25
5.6 SAMPLE APPLICATION........................................................26
6. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................27
7. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..........................................29
8. RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENT..................................................30
8.1 STRAIGHT-THROUGH/CROSSOVER CABLE...........................30

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1.UNPACKING INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a PLANET NOVASwitch series
Ethernet Switches. Before continuing, please check the
contents of the product package. This product package should
contain the following items:
•One NOVASwitch Ethernet Switch
•One Power Cord
•Two Rack-Mounting Brackets with Attachment Screws
•This User’s Guide
•RS-232 Console Cable
Please inform your local dealer/supplier immediately if any item
is found to be defective, damaged or missing. Retain the
original packaging (carton), including the packing materials,
and use them to re-pack the product in the unlikely event there
is a need to return it to us for repair.
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2.PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
NOVASwitch Ethernet Switches are multi-speed, versatile
network devices combining both standard and "Big-Pipe" ports
under the same hood.
2.1 Key Features
•Compliant with IEEE802.3 and 802.3u standards for
10Base-T / 100Base-TX/FX.
•16-port/24-port Fast Ethernet Switch, pure 10/100Base-
TX
•Wire-speed "Store-and-Forward" filtering/forwarding
eliminates bad data packets with minimal delay
•100Base-TX ports automatically sense and set optimal
line speed from 10/20, 100/200Mbps, All 100Base-TX port
support MII Auto-Negotiation function
•Optional Fiber-optic module for 100Base-FX, shared with
port16/24. DIP switch for Half/Full-Duplex selection
•Shared buffer memory and up to 2K-entry MAC source
address table make for fast handling of data packets
•Flow control to eliminate packets loss
•Internal, full-range power supply suitable for worldwide
use
•Console port for switch basic management
•Either VLAN or Turnk port support managed via console
•Up to four port-based VLAN support
•Up to four trunk support for up to 800Mbps bandwidth
•One Redundant link support

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2.2 Front Panel
FNSW-1600S
Figure 1: Front View of the FNSW-16/2400S
2.2.1 Ports Speed
n 100Base-TX
All 100Base-TX ports come with auto-negotiation capability.
They automatically support 100Base-TX and 10Base-T
networks. Users only need to plug a working network device
into one of the 100Base-TX ports, then turn on the hub. The
port will automatically runs in 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps or
200Mbps after the negotiation with the connected device.
Port speed adjustment is also available through console port.
n 100Base-FX
The port 16/24 can be a 100Base-FX fiber-optic port as the
extension module installed (rear) At the mean time, the RJ-
45 port of #16/24 will being disabled. The Half-/Full-Duplex is
selectable by the DIP-switch on the module. Please refer to
the installation guide of the extension module for more.
2.2.2 Cabling
NOVASwitch 100Base-TX ports use RJ-45 sockets -- similar to
phone jacks -- for connection of unshielded twisted-pair cable
(UTP). The IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard requires
Category 5 UTP for 100Mbps 100Base-TX. 10Base-T networks
can use Cat.3, 4, or 5 UTP (see table A below)

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23 24
19 20 Reset
Port Type Cable Type Connector
10Base-T Cat 3, 4, 5 RJ-45
100Base-TX Cat.5 UTP only RJ-45
100Base-FX* 62.5/125µm multi-mode fiber ST / SC
Table A: Supported port list
2.2.3 MDI Switch
Each numbered port of the Switch are MDI-X port, you can
direct use straight cable for the connection to your end nodes.
However, port 12/20 is with one push button. To push the button
to convert the port to MDI-II port for direct hub cascade. Please
also refer to Section “RJ-45 Pin Assignment”for more.
2.2.4 Status LEDs
One green LED to show power On/Off is on the front panel, and one
“Module Installed”LED indicator to indicate the rear open slot is
installed with a fiber-optic module. Also, each port has three status
LED indicators, as shown below.
LABEL STATUS /
COLOR MEANING DESCRIPTION
Steady
Amber FDX Lit to indicate Full-Duplex mode detected on that port
UPPER
ROW Blink
Amber COL Blinks if a collision is detected when the port is in Half-Duplex
mode.
Steady
Green Link Lit to indicate that a valid physical
UTP/STP connection is detected
MIDDLE
ROW Blink
Green Activity Blink to indicate the port is
receiving data packets

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Steady
Green 100M Lit to indicate that a valid physical
UTP/STP connection exists on
that port runs in 100Mbps
LOWER
ROW
OFF 10M Remains off and Link ON to
indicate the port runs in 10Mbps
Table B: FNSW-2400S Port-LED Functions
2.3 The Rear Panel
Figure 2: Rear View of the Switch
2.3.1 Extension Slot
The Switch port 16/24 can be a 100Base-FX switching port as the
extension module installed. As the module installed, the port 16/24
on the front panel will be disabled.
Please refer to the Installation Guide of the module for the detailed
installation and settings.
NOTE: While powering on, The Switch detects the DIP-
switch status of the module, then shown on the
front panel LED indicators
2.3.2 Power Connector
The Power Connector is designed to use with the power cord
included in the product package. Attach the female end of the
cord to the power connector and the male end of the cord to a
grounded power outlet. The accepted power range is from
100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz.
2.3.3 Fan
All computing and communications devices work best when not
overheated. Please keep the fan area clear so that the cooling
function is not impaired.

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2.3.4 RS-232 Console
The RS-232 console helps to manage the Switch. Please use
the cable with the package. Attach one end to the switch and
the other to your PC’s COM1 or COM2. Then startup your
console program like Windows Hyper Terminal, or ProCOMM
with parameter: 19200, n, 8, 1. Please refer to Chapter 4,
Console management for more.

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3. INSTALLATION
The Switch do NOT require software configuration. Users can
immediately use any of the features of this product simply by
attaching the cables and turning on the power. However, the
Console port will helps to have more setting to your Switch.
To get the best use of the Switch, many things need to be
considered first. See Chapter 5 for details.
3.1 Rack-Mount Installation
Most users prefer to attach the power cord to the hub before
installation in a network rack. Do not plug the other end of the
cord into a power outlet until after the hub is installed.
For mounting the Switch in a network rack, first attach the
rack-mount brackets to the side of the hub with screws. (Both
brackets and screws are included in the product package.) Slide
the hub into the rack and align the holes in the bracket with the
corresponding holes in the network rack. Attach the bracket to
the rack with the enclosed screws.
3.2 Desktop Installation
To locate the Switch on a desktop, first attach the four rubber
feet to the bottom of the hub, one in each corner. Place the hub
on a clean, flat desk or table-top close to a power outlet. Make
sure there is no hindrance behind the fan of the hub
Plug in all network connections, then turn the switch on via plug
in the power cord.

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3.3 Power notes:
1. The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not
work till it is powered. If your networks should active all the
time, please consider use an UPS (Uninterrupted Power
Supply) for your device. It will prevent you from network data
loss or network downtime.
2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device may
also help to protect your hub from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power
adapter.

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4.CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
On the rear panel, there is one console port for configuring the switch.
The attached cable in the packing box is used to connect to PC’s
RS232C port (COM1, or COM2). Following the instructions below to
configure the switch.
4.1 CONNECT TO PC
RS-232 serial cable
Attach the RS-232 cable 9-pin female connector to the male
connector on the demo board. Plug the other side of this cable
to your PC.
Hyper Terminal
In Window 95/98, launch “HyperTerminal”, create a new
connection and adjust setting as below:
Baud Rate: 19200bps
Data byte: 8 bits
Parity check: None
Stop bit: 1
Flow Control: No
Console Menu
Launch the new terminal you just set up, and then, turn on the
Switch. See the following messages for successful connection.

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There are six options available for the console setup:
(1) Trunk / VLAN Setting
(2) Port Status
(3) Port Setting
(4) Factory Setting
(5) Redundant Link
(6) Save Setting
To enter any of the sub-menu, simply follow the instruction and
type the number on the command line, and press ENTER.
4.2 Trunk/ VLAN Setting
Entry:
Select “1”from <Console Menu>
(1) Trunking (2) VLAN Setting (3) Exit >>
Purpose:
Set up the TRUNKING or VLAN Group
Be noted: the Switch support either TRUNKING or VLAN. As
soon as one is enabled, it also means the other is turned off at the
mean time.
Default:
No Trunking or VLAN Group in the device
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4.2.1 Trunking Group Setting
Entry:
Select “1”from Sub Menu, press “ENTER”
4-port Trunk on Port 1/2/3/4
2-Port Trunk on Port 1/2
SWITCH in 1-VLAN mode
Trunk (1) Disable (2)2-Port (3)4-Port (4)Cancel Setting>>
Purpose:
Assign Trunk group setting option.

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Default:
No Trunk Group in the device.
Note:
As soon as trunk port enabled, the ports will be grouped as
followings:
2-port Trunk:
1st group: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23
2nd group: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24
4-port Trunk:
1st: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21
2nd: 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22
3rd: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23
4th: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
Oncetrunk-port enabled,your arefree toconnect theSwitch toany 3rd
party’s standard switch with two links or four links without fears of
network looping. The trunks will two or four times the bandwidth
between the Switch to the connected switch.
After trunk-port enabled, please make the links directly and be sure to
make the connection successfully or the group users may fail to
access the network resource.
Note:
Please make sure the switch that your Smart Switch is going to
connect to is“Trunking”disabled. That is, either the Smart Switch
or any 3rd party switch can turn on the “trunking”at a time.
4.2.2 VLAN Group Setting
Entry:
Select “2”from sub menu, press “ENTER”
PORT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
VLAN1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
VLAN2
VLAN3
VLAN4
(1)Set VLAN(2)Save/Exit(3)Exit>>

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Purpose:
Set up the VLAN Group
Default:
No VLAN Group in the device (all ports in VLAN1)
Note: Use Toggle to select VLAN group and “SAVE”to make the
setting take effect.
VLAN setting example 1,
Follow the selection to add port 1 to VLAN2.
Enter Port# >> 1
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 2
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 5
The restult is as below:
PORT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
VLAN1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
VLAN2 x
VLAN3
VLAN4
(1)Set VLAN(2)Save/Exit(3)Exit>>
Follow the steps again to add the VLAN groups.
VLAN Setting Example 2
Add port 5 to the four VLANs to maks it server for those VLANs.
(1)Set VLAN(2)Save/Exit(3)Exit>> 1
Enter Port# >> 5
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 2
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 3
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 4
Toggle Group(1~4) to add/remove (5)Update VLAN setting >> 5
With the setting below, the Switch will separate port 1 to port 4 into 4
VLANs, i.e. those ports can not reach each other. However, they can
still access port 5 without problem.
PORT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
VLAN1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
VLAN2 X X

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VLAN3 X X
VLAN4 X X
4.3 Port Status
Entry:
Select “2”from < Console Manu>
PORT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
AutoN X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
BackP X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Pause X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
SWITCH in 1-VLAN mode
Any key to quit!!
Purpose:
Display the Port Status group
AutoN for “Auto-Negotiaion”, BackP for “Back Pressure”, half-duplex
flow control. Pause for “Pause frame”stands for full-duplex flow
control.
4.4 Port Setting
Entry:
Select “3”port setting, press “ENTER”
Enter Port Number
Purpose:
Set up the port setting group
Port Setting chart example 1
Set port 1 to works in 100Mbps Full-Duplex mode
Enetr Port Number ((qq) to quit)>> 1
Select (1)Port Mode (2)Pause (3)Back Pressure>> 1
Select (1)Auto_Nego (2)100FDX (3)100HDX (4)10FDX (5)10HDX>> 2
Port Setting chart example 2

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Enable port 2’s PAUSE frame support
Enetr Port Number ((qq) to quit)>> 2
Select (1)Port Mode (2)Pause (3)Back Pressure>> 2
Select Pause in FDX (1)Enable (2)Disable>> 1
PAUSE frame is used while the devices that connect to the Switch
runs in Full-duple mode. In full-duplex mode, once the Switch can not
handle the incoming packets, the Switch send out the PAUSE frame
to warn the device hold the transmission. Be noted, the connected
devices should also support the function at the same time or to enable
the capability will not helps in avoid packet loss.
Default: Enabled per port
Port Setting chart example 3
Enable port 3’s Back-pressure.
Enetr Port Number ((qq) to quit)>> 3
Select (1)Port Mode (2)Pause (3)Back Pressure>>3
Select Back Pressure in HDX (1)Enable (2)Disable>>1
When a half-duplex device was not able to handle the amount
of data it was receiving from an end station, it collided with it
(faked a collision by sourcing JAM). Thus all devices on the
shared LAN would have to back-off, and then try to retransmit.
The device could keep on colliding, so the other end station
won’t loss its packets.
Default: Enabled per port
4.5 Factory Setting
Entry:
Select “4”from < Console Manu>
Purpose: