User manual TRENDNET TEG-S18TX

[. . . ] Since it is compatible with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting company's existing investment in hardware, software, and trained personnel. The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet are essential to cope with the network bottlenecks that caused by the traffics generated from faster computers and applications that require more bandwidth. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets. Fiber Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. [. . . ] This allows the total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. 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, the setup, and the maintenance required for the router, make it relatively impractical. Today's switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of LAN congestion problems. 5 Features The 9-port 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. One 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet port (port 9). Eight 10/100Mbps NWay Ethernet ports (port 1 ~ 8). One 10/100Mbps NWay MDI-X Uplink port, shares whit port 8. Performance features ?Store and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to transmit and receive at the same time. Wire-speed data forwarding rate for each port. Wire-speed data filtering rate for each port. 4K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. Supports broadcast storm rate filtering. 6 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: ?One 9-port 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet Switch ?Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ?This User's Guide If any item i found missing or damaged, please contact your local s reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following steps: ?The surface must supports at least 5 kg. The power outlet should be within 1. 82 meters (6 feet) of the device. Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector. Make sure that there is adequate room for ventilation around the Switch and do not place heavy object on the Switch. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, attach the rubber feet included with the device first. Attach these cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device. [. . . ] The Switch's power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be powered on without having all LAN segment cables connected. 10 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Switch consists of 8 10/100Mbps NWay Ethernet ports, 1 uplink port, 1 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet port, and LED indicators. Figure 3-1. Front panel vi ew of the 9-port 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet Switch ?This indicator remains off when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. LINK/ACT This indicator light green when this port is connected to a station successful, if this indicator blinking green means this port will be transmitting or receiving data on the network. [. . . ]