Suttle SAM-SW8U User manual

SAM-SW8U
8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
User Guide
1001 East Hwy 212Hector, MNM 55342
www.suttleonline.com Toll Free: 1-800-852-8662
Local: 1-320-848-6711
Fax: [phone]

1. Introduction
Welcome to the world of mini-networking.
In the modern business society, communication and sharing information is
crucial. Computer networks have proven to be one of the fastest modes of
communication.
The 8-Port switches are compact and attractively designed for desktop use.
They are an ideal solution for the home or small office network user. The
switches provide a Fast Ethernet switching function that allows a high-
performance, low-cost connection.
The switches will automatically detect the speed of the device that you plug
into it to allow you to use both 10 and 100Mbps devices. They feature store-
and-forward switching and can auto-learn and store source addresses on a
2K-entry MAC address table with 768Kbits memory buffer sharing.
Features
•Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3x standard
•8-Port 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch
•Auto MDI/MDI-X for cascading
•N-way auto-negotiation supported
•Half-duplex for backpressure, full-duplex for flow control
•Store-and-forward switching architecture
•2K-entry MAC address table for 8-Port Switch
•768Kbits memory buffer sharing for 8-Port Switch
•LED indicators for Power, LK/ACT, FDX/COL, 100M
•Internal Power AC100~240V 50/60Hz
•164mm(W) x 100mm(D) x 26mm (H) Palm size

Package Contents
•8-Port Switch
•8 CAT5e RJ45 Patch Cords
•User’s Guide
•Power cord
Compare the contents of your 8-Port switch with the standard checklist
above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer
for service.
8TP Auto MDI/MDI-X Switch 8
–
CAT.5e Patch Cords, 12in.
Power Cord User’s Guide
Fi
g
ure 1-2. Packa
g
e Contents

2. Hardware Description
This section mainly describes the hardware of the 8-Port switch.
The physical dimensions of the 8-Port switch are:
164mm(W) x 100m(D) x 26mm(H)
Top View
The LED indicators are located on the top-view of the switch. They provide
a real-time indication of systematic operation status. The top-view of the 8-
Port switch is displayed in the following figure.
LED Status Color Description
Power On Green The power of the switch is on.
On Green The port is successfully connecting with the device
Blinks Green The port is receiving or transmitting data.
LNK/
ACT Off No device attached.
On Yellow Full Duplex ModeFD/
COL Blinks Collision Mode
100M On Green Link on 100Mbps
Fi
g
ure 2-2. To
p
View of the 8-Port Switch
LED’s

Rear View
The rear panel of the 8-Port switch consists of 8 – 10/100N-Way UTP switch
ports, and one DC power connector.
•RJ-45 Ports: 8 – 10/100 N-Way auto-sensing for 10Base-T or 100Base-
TX connection.
•Auto MDI/MDI-X: It can detect the cable straight connect NIC or
cascade to a hub or switch without changing the connector, the
maximum distance between the switch and another device is 100
meters.
Fi
g
ure 2-4. Rear
p
anel of the 8-Port Switch

3. Network Application
This section provides you a few examples of network topology in which
the 8-Port switch can be used. The switch is designed to be used as a
desktop or segment switch.
The switch automatically learns node addresses, which are
subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the
destination address.
Stand Alone
The 8-Port switch is designed to be a compact switch, which is an ideal
solution for a home or small workgroup. The switch can be used as a
standalone switch to which personal computers, servers, and printer servers
are directly connected to form small workgroups.
Figure 3-1. Stand Alone Application

Enlarge Your Network
You can use the Uplink port of the 8-Port switch to connect with another hub
or switch to interconnect each of your small-switched workgroups to form a
large switched network.
You can connect any one switch port to a hub or switch without a crossover
cable by the use of the Auto MDI/MDI-X function.
In the below illustration, two switches are used to interconnect two small
workgroups. All the devices in this network can communicate with each
other. Connecting a server to the switch allows other users to access the
server’s data.
Figure 3-2. Example of enlarging your network

Typical Use in the SOHO Access Enclosure
The Suttle SOHO Access Enclosure is the central distribution device where
incoming voice, data, and video are re-distributed throughout the home.
The switch/hub/router is required to distribute the data to outlets through the
home. Below shows the typical application of a switch being fed by a DSL
modem deployed within the SOHOAccess Enclosure.

Typical Module Wiring Configuration

4. Trouble Shooting
The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in
identifying problems. This section describes common problems you may
encounter and where you can find possible solutions.
•Diagnosing LED Indicators
If the link indicator does not light up after making a connection check to
see if the network interface (e.g., a network adapter card on the attached
device), network cable, or switch port is defective. Be sure the cable is
plugged into both the switch and corresponding device. Verify that the
proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified limits.
•Power
If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged
in, you may have a problem with the power outlet or power cord.
However, if the switch powers off after it has been running, check for a
loose power connection or power losses or surges at the power outlet. If
you still cannot resolve the problem contact your local dealer for
assistance.
•Cabling
RJ-45 Ports: Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair
(STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100ΩCategory 3,4,5,5e or 6 Cable
for 10Mbps connections or 100ΩCategory 5, 5e or 6 Cable for 100Mbps
connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection
does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).