LevelOne FSW-1620TX Network Card User Manual


 
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2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
2.1 Models
These LevelOne 11" Fast Ethernet Switches are multi-speed, versatile network devices
combining both standard and "Big-Pipe" ports under the same hood. The Switches are
Twenty-Four (24) ports and Sixteen (16) ports Fast Ethernet Switches.
2.2 Key Features
For FSW-1620TX
Support 16-port 10/100M wire speed Ethernet
Store-and-Forward technology filtering/forwarding is used to eliminate bad packets.
Back-Pressure Flow-Control support for Half-Duplex operation.
IEEE802.3x Flow-Control support for Full-Duplex operation.
All TP ports support Auto-MDI/MDIX, and Auto-Negotiation function.
For FSW-2420TX
Store-and-Forward technology filtering/forwarding is used to eliminate bad packets.
Back-Pressure Flow-Control support for Half-Duplex operation.
IEEE802.3x Flow-Control support for Full-Duplex operation.
All TP ports support Auto-MDI/MDIX, and Auto-Negotiation function.
2.3 Front Panel
16-Port 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switch
24-Port 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Switch
2.3.1 10/100Mbps TP Ports
Each 10/100Mbps TP port provides an Auto-Negotiation function that senses for the attached
device's maximum operating speed and automatically sets the Switch to operate at that speed.
Users only need to connect a network device into any TP port. Auto-MDIX is also supported on all
TP ports which allows uplinking to another Switch free of cross-over or straight cable selection
hassle.
2.3.2 Cabling
10Mbps -When transmitting at 10Mbps Category 3, 4 or 5 TP cabling with RJ-45 sockets can be
used.
100Mbps -To transmit at 100Mbps requires Category 5 TP cabling.
Port Type Cable Type Connector
10BASE-T Category 3, 4 or 5 TP RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat.5 TP RJ-45
Note: Category 5 TP cable is recommended whenever installing new cabling.
2.3.3 Status LEDs
The Switches come with a complete range of LEDs. The table below lists each LEDs name, color