NetComm NP2160 Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
ABOUT THIS GUIDE .......................................................................................................................3
Purpose ...................................................................................................................................3
Terms/Usage ...........................................................................................................................3
Overview of this User's Guide ...............................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................4
Fast Ethernet Technology .......................................................................................................4
Switching Technology ............................................................................................................4
Features ..................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION..................................................................................................6
Unpacking................................................................................................................................6
Installation................................................................................................................................6
Rack Mounting .........................................................................................................................6
IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ......................................................................................8
USING THE PROSWITCH ...............................................................................................................9
Desktop Switching ..................................................................................................................9
Segment Switching ...............................................................................................................10
Extending a Network.............................................................................................................11
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................12
Network Adapter Cards .......................................................................................................12
Configuration .........................................................................................................................12
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS .........................................................................................13
RJ-45 Plug .............................................................................................................................13
CABLING GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................14
Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines ............................................................................................14
Cable Lengths .......................................................................................................................14
Cable Specifications .............................................................................................................14
Twisted Pair Cables ..............................................................................................................15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................16
General..................................................................................................................................16
Physical and Environmental ..................................................................................................16
Performance .........................................................................................................................16
REGISTERING YOUR NETCOMM PRODUCT ................................................................................17
Contact Information ...............................................................................................................17
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................18
Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................18