Planet SOHOConnect Series User manual

SOHOConnect Series
SW-500/ SW-800/ FSD-503/ FSD-803
5/8-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch

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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 own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Trademarks
Copyright (c) PLANET Technology Corp. 2002.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology
Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
Revision
User's manual for PLANET SOHOConnect Series Switch
Model: SW-500, SW-800, FSD-503, FSD-803
Rev: 2.0 (January. 2002)
Part No. EM-SW58V3

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Table of Contents
About This Guide...........................................................................................4
Purpose...................................................................................................4
Terms/Usage...........................................................................................4
OverviewofthisUser
’s Guide..............................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................................6
Fast EthernetTechnology.......................................................................6
SwitchingTechnology............................................................................6
Features..................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Unpacking and Setup...................................................................10
Unpacking............................................................................................10
Setup.....................................................................................................10
Chapter 3 Identifying External Components................................................11
Front Panel...........................................................................................11
RearPanel.............................................................................................12
LED Indicators.....................................................................................13
Chapter 4 Connecting The Switch................................................................15
PC to Switch.........................................................................................15
Hubto Switch.......................................................................................15
Hub without Uplink (MDI-II)port.......................................................16
Switch to Switches (other devices)......................................................17
Port Speed & Duplex Mode.................................................................17
Appendix ATechnicalSpecifications..........................................................18
Appendix B RJ-45 Pin Specification............................................................20
Appendix C Switch Operation.....................................................................22
Address Table.......................................................................................22
Learning................................................................................................22
Forwarding & Filtering........................................................................22
Store-and-Forward................................................................................23
Auto-Negotiation..................................................................................23

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About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of SW-500/SW-800/FSD-503/
FSD-803, 5/8-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch. This device
integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network
capabilities in a highly flexible desktop package.
Purpose
This manual discusses how to install your SW-500/SW-800/
FSD-503 / FSD-803, 5/8-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Switch.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch" (first letter upper case) refers
to your 5/8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch, and "switch"
(first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.
This guide provides the information you need to install and
configure the following models of the Switch:
•5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch
•8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch

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Overview of this User’s Guide
Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its
features.
Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with
the basic installation of the Switch.
Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the
front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Chapter 4, Connecting The Switch. Tells how you can
connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications.Lists the technical
(general, physical and environmental, and performance)
specifications of the Switch.
Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification.Describes the RJ-45
receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable
connector.
Appendix C, Switch Operation, Describes how the switch
work in details.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some
background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching
technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing
complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the
need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed
LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater
bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among
them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive,
smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. The
non-disruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the
dominating potential market base, virtually guarantee cost
effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in the
years to come.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new standard specified by the
IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps
Ethernet standard with the ability to transmit and receive data
at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet
protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with
all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a
straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the existing
investment in hardware, software, and personnel training.
Switching Technology
Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet
technology is the development of switching technology. A
switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of
the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet
or Fast Ethernet LAN segments.
Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total
network capacity available to users on a local area network. A

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switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by
dividing a local area network into different segments, which
don’t compete with each other for network transmission
capacity.
The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the
individual segments. The switch, without interfering with any
other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to
go from one segment to another. By doing this the total
network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same
network cabling and adapter cards.
For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of
eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the
“two-repeater limit." A switch can be used to split parts of the
network into different collision domains, making it possible to
expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter
network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches
supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the existing
10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the
previous generation of network bridges, which were
characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been
used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router,
the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively
impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to most
kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Features
The Switches were designed for easy installation and high
performance in an environment where traffic on the network
and the number of user increase continuously.
The Switches with their small, compact size were specifically
designed for small to middle workgroups. These Switches can
be installed where space is limited; moreover, they provide

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immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide
range of user-reliable functions.
The Switches are ideal for deployment with multiple
high -speed servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps
workgroups. With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps
full-duplex mode), any port can provide workstations with a
congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access to the
server.
The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more
switches together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches
can be cascaded from any port and to any number of
switches.
The Switches are a perfect choice for site planning to upgrade
to Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet workgroups can
connect to the Switches now, and change adapters and hubs
anytime later without needing to change the Switches or
reconfigure the network.
The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with
store-and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is
effectively allocated for each port, while controlling the data
flow between the transmit and receive nodes to guarantee
against all possible packet loss.
The Switches are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch
that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup
bandwidth.
Other key features are:
•Uplink/ MDI-II (media dependent interface) port for Uplink
to another switch, hub or repeater.
•Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the
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this scheme prevents error packages from transmitting
among segments.
•N-Way Auto-negotiation for any port. This allows for
auto-sensing of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing
you with automatic and flexible solutions in your network
connections.
•Flow control for any port. This minimizes dropped packets
by sending out collision signals while the port’s receiving
buffer is full. Note that flow control is only available in
half-duplex mode.
•Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for
100Mbps speed.
•Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 10Mbps
speed.
•Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc.,
per port at wire-speed for 100Mbps speed.
•Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc.,
per port at wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.
•Up to 1K active MAC address entry table per port with
self-learning and table-aging for the Switch

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Chapter 2 Unpacking and Setup
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the
Switches.
Unpacking
Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully
unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following
items:
•One 5/8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch
•One external power adapter
•This User’s Guide
•Quick Installation Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your
local reseller for replacement.
Setup
The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following
steps:
•The surface must support at least 1.5 Kg for the Switch.
•The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of
the Switch.
•Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it
is fully secured to the power adapter.
•Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and
adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place
heavy objects on the Switch.
Notice: To prevent from device damage, please use the bundled
AC Adapter before power on your Switch.