FSMODEL517TSFSMODEL524SStackable Fast Ethernet SwitchUser‘s Guide
1-1introductionCHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONThis installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switches.The NETGEAR FS
introduction 1-2All RJ-45 ports on the FS517TS and FS524S Switches automatically negotiate to thehighest speed,making the switches ideal for environme
1-3introductionUnique FeaturesThe FS517TS and FS524S Switches have the following unique key features:Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S SwitchNumber of 10
introduction 1-4Shared FeaturesThe FS517TS and FS524S Switches share the following key features:• Support wire-speed filtering and forwarding of the t
1-5introductionPackage ContentsFigure 1-1 shows the package contents of the FS517TS and FS524S switches.Figure 1-1.Package ContentsVerify that your pa
2-1physical descriptionCHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONThis chapter describes the hardware features of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches.Topics include:•
physical description 2-2The back panel of both switches has stacking ports for the supplied stacking cable, fansfor cooling, and a standard AC power r
2-3physical descriptionFigure 2-2.Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch10/100 Mbps RJ-45 PortsAs Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS517TS Switch ha
iiTrademarksNETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR,Inc. in the United States and other countries.All othertrademarks and registered trademarks
physical description 2-4LED DescriptionsThe front panels of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches have LEDs that provide aquick and accurate display of port
2-5physical descriptionFront Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only)The FS517TS Switch has a front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port.This port ac
physical description 2-6Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the net
2-7physical descriptionFigure 2-4.Warning! Creating loops disables your network (Example 2)Model FS517TS SwitchEN524 HubFR314 Router
3-1applicationsCHAPTER 3:APPLICATIONSThe FS517TS and FS524S Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuringyour network connections. Both
applications 3-2Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 MbpsThe FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used to segment a network into multiplec
3-3applications• The FS524S Switch has two bi-directional stacking ports, which allow load-balanced,fault-tolerant, redundant connections when cascade
4-1installationCHAPTER 4: INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR FS517TS andFS524S Switches.Topics include:• P
iiiradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communica
installation 4-2Preparing the SiteBefore you install your switch, be sure your operating environment meets the operatingenvironment requirements in Ta
4-3installationInstalling the SwitchYou can install the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches on a flat surface or ina standard 19-inch rack.Installing
installation 4-45.Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack.6. Proceed to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.”
4-5introduction2.If you want to stack switches, proceed to “Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane,” next. Otherwise, skip to “Checking the Inst
installation 4-6• When connecting two FS524S Switches, two stack port cables connect the stacking ports on one switch to the stacking ports on the oth
4-7installationFigure 4-3.Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked SwitchesFigure 4-4.Cabling FS524S Stacked SwitchesTwo Model FS517TS SwitchesTwo Model FS524S Swi
installation 4-8Figure 4-5.Cabling FS517TS and FS524S SwitchesChecking the InstallationBefore you apply power:• Inspect the equipment thoroughly.• Ver
4-9installationApplying AC PowerThe switches do not have an ON/OFF switch; the only method of applying or removingAC power is by connecting or disconn
5-1troubleshootingCHAPTER 5:TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR FS517TS orFS524S Switches.Topics includ
ivCustomer SupportFor assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation:• Check the
troubleshooting 5-2Symptom Cause SolutionLink LED is off for a port There is a problem with this Make sure the cable is attached that has a connection
5-3troubleshootingAdditional Troubleshooting SuggestionsIf the suggestions in Table 5-1 do not resolve your problem, refer to the troubleshootingsugge
A-1technical specificationsAPPENDIX A:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR FS517TS orFS524S Switche
technical specifications A-2Physical SpecificationsFS517TS Switch FS524S SwitchDimensions: W 330 mm (13") W 330 mm (13")D 207 mm (8.2")
A-3technical specificationsElectromagnetic SusceptibilityCE mark,commercialElectrostatic discharge (ESD): IEC 801-2, Level 2/3Radiated electromagnetic
connector pin assignments A-4Performance SpecificationsFrame filter rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbpsport (64B packets)148,000 frames/sec
B-1connector pin assignmentsAPPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTSThis appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector usedf
technical specifications B-2Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector.Table B-1.10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Plu
C-1cabling guidelinesAPPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINESThis appendix provides specifications for cables used with the FS524S and FS517TS Switches.Fast Eth
vContentsCONTENTSCHAPTER 1Introduction 1-1Description 1-1Features 1-2Unique Features 1-3Shared Features 1-4Package Contents 1-5CHAPTER 2Physical Descr
cabling guidelines C-2Category 5 CableCategory 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 fee
C-3cabling guidelinesCategory 5 Cable SpecificationsEnsure that the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link.Table C-1 lists the electrical requi
cabling guidelines C-4Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable.Figure C-1.Straight-Through Twisted-Pair CableFigure C-2 illustrates
C-5cabling guidelinesPatch Panels and CablesIf you are using patch panels,make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements.NETGEAR recommends Cate
cabling guidelines C-6CablingThe 1000BASE-T product is designed to operate over Category 5 cabling.To furtherenhance the operation, the cabling standa
C-7cabling guidelinesFactors that affect the return loss are:• The number of transition points,as there is a connection via an RJ-45 to another connec
cabling guidelines C-8Patch CablesWhen installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meetCategory 5e specifications.As pointed
1-1indexAApplicationsDesktop Switching, 3-1Segment Switching and Bridging from Mbps to 100 Mbps,3-2Stacked Switching,3-2Applying AC Power, 4-9Auto Upl
index 1-2P Package Contents, 1-5Patch Panels and Cables, C-5Physical DescriptionFront and Back Panels,2-110/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports,2-3LED Descriptions,
contents viCHAPTER 4Installation 4-1Preparing the Site 4-2Stacking 4-2Installing the Switch 4-3Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-3Installing t
NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone: 1-888-NETGEARwww.NETGEAR.comM 1 -FS500SN A -0 May 2001
viicontentsAPPENDIX BConnector Pin Assignments B-1RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 B-2Uplink Assignment on Port 8
figures viiiFIGURESFigure 1-1. Package Contents 1-5Figure 2-1. Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 2-2Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of t
ixtablesFigure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connectorwith Built-in LEDs B-1Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable C-4Figure C-2. Crossover Twis
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