NetComm NP2160 - Manual (Page 2)

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Page 2 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch
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