StarTech.com DS16105 Manual

5/8/16 Port Fast Ethernet Switch
DS5105
DS8105
DS16105 Instruction Guide
The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts
Fast Ethernet
S w i t c h
Revised: July 23, 2002

Technical Support
The following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:
On-line help:
We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site.
To access this page, click the Tech support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In
the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance
with this card.
Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using
key words that describe the product and your issue.
FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers.
Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can
findthe latest drivers for this product.
Call StarTech.com tech support for help: 1-519-455-4931
Support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST (except holidays)
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty. In addition StarTech.com warrants
its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted
below, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its
products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal
wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees
or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental,
consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for
the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B 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 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 will 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 to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wall-Mounting Your Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Monitoring Your Fast Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Product Specifications
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Standards IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u
10/100 Mbps Ports DS5105 RJ-45 x 5 Auto MDI/MDI-X
DS8105 RJ-45 x 8 Auto MDI/MDI-X
DS16105 RJ-45 x 16 Auto MDI/MDI-X
Switching Architecture Store and Forward
Filter/Forward Rate 148,800 packets/sec
MAC Address DS5105 2K
DS8105 8K
DS16105 16K
Buffer DS5105 128Kbytes
DS8105 256Kbytes
DS16105 512Kbytes
NWay Auto-negotiation All ports
Full/Half Duplex All ports
Max. Cable Length 100m (300ft)
LEDS Power, LNK/ACT (Link/Activity), 100M
Dimensions DS5105 127 x 83 x 30 mm (5.0 x 3.27 x 1.18 in)
DS8105 187 x 100 x 30 mm (7.4 x 3.94 x 1.18 in)
DS16105 290 x 100 x 30 mm (11.4 x 3.94 x 1.18 in)
Weight DS5105 180g (0.40 Lbs)
DS8105 320g (0.70 Lbs)
DS16105 480g (1.06 Lbs)
Power DS5105 12V DC, 0.5A
DS8105 12V DC, 0.5A
DS16105 12V DC, 1A
Operating Temperature 32-131F (0-55C)
Operating Humidity 10-95% (Non-condensing)
Emission FCC Class B, CE Mark & C-Tick

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Fast Ethernet switch. Thanks to dedicated
high-speed bandwidth for each of your devices, your network will enjoy faster response
times and fewer bottlenecks. This Fast Ethernet switch will automatically establish the
fastest transfer speed for each device (10 or 100Mbps) and use its half- and full-duplex
capabilities to optimize your network performance. Each port automatically detects and
adjusts for MDI (straight) or MDI-X (crossover) cables so there is no need for a separate
uplink port.
Features
• Complies with 10BaseT Ethernet and 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet standards
• Migrates smoothly between 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks
• Capable of half- and full-duplex communication
• Auto-negotiation function determines the optimal transmission rate for each node
• Auto MDI/MDI-X detection allows straight or crossover cables to be used in any port
• Supports store-and-forward switching architecture
• Wall-mountable
• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-year warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy Fast Ethernet switch installation, please read through this
section carefully before attempting to install the switch.
WARNING! The Fast Ethernet switch must be installed and operated in an environment
with temperatures between 32-131ºF (0-55ºC) and humidity levels of 10-95% (non-
condensing). Make sure that the switch is kept away from heating sources and that the
vents at the side of the device are not blocked. Do not place any objects on top of the
device. Make sure that no water or moisture enters the unit. If necessary, use a
dehumidifier to reduce humidity near the device.
System Requirements
This Fast Ethernet switch can be connected to PC computers with Ethernet networking
cards, or other compatible switches, hubs, or servers.
Note: For each device you want to attach to the switch, you will need a Category 5
Ethernet UTP patch cable. StarTech.com offers a wide range of these cables in various
lengths and colours to suit your network needs. StarTech.com also carries a wide range
of Ethernet cards for both PC and notebook computers. For product information, as well
as tips and ideas for setting up and running your network, visit
http://www.startech.com and click on the Networking tab near the top of your screen.
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Monitoring Your Fast Ethernet Switch
The LEDs on the front of the switch are the best indication of the switch’s activity.
Troubleshooting
Power LED is not lit.
• Check that the power cord is properly connected at both ends.
Link/Activity LED is not lit when connected to a 100Mbps device.
• Make sure the device is turned on.
• Make sure the network cable is properly connected at both ends.
• Make sure that your network cables comply with EIA/TIA 568 and Category
5 specifications.
If problems persist, power down all devices and disconnect all plugs from the switch.
Wait at least ten seconds and plug the power adapter back into the switch. Then plug the
devices back into the switch and power them back up.
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green Lit Power is supplied
Power Off No power
LNK/ACT Green Lit Valid link established
Link/Activity Flashing Data packets received
Off No link
100M Yellow Lit 100Mbps
10/100Mbps Off 10Mbps
Power
Port Link/
Activity Port Transmission
Speed

Wall-Mounting Your Switch
If desktop space is running low, the StarTech.com Fast Ethernet switch has four wall-
mount sockets that allow it to be hung from most walls. To mount the switch, you will
need a drill, a screwdriver, two #6 wood screws and their corresponding wall plugs.
1. Carefully measure the distance between the centers of the two screw-holes on the
back of the switch. Mark the location of the screw-holes on your wall, making sure your
marks are straight and even.
2. Drill the holes in the wall and insert the plastic wall plugs.
3. Insert the screws into the wall plugs so that there is a gap of about 2 mm (about 1/10
of an inch) between the head of the screw and the wall.
4. Place the Fast Ethernet switch so that the wide end of the mounting sockets are over
the screwheads. Slide the case downward so that the screwheads slide into the narrow
slots.
Use this distance
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Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x Fast Ethernet switch
• 1 x external power adapter
• 4 x self-adhesive rubber feet
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your Fast Ethernet switch. Please
read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed.
1. Plug one end of your network cable into an open port at the rear of the switch.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on your network device. (An RJ-
45 port looks like a large telephone jack.)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any other devices you want to connect.
4. Plug one end of the the power adapter into an open outlet and plug the other end
into the DC connector at the rear of the device. The green Power LED on the front
of the switch should now be lit.
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Power
Connector Open Ports