NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
516
USA 524
April 2004
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The NETGEAR® Model FS516 16-Port Fast Ethernet Switch and
Model FS524 24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch provide you with a low- Model FS516 or Model FS524 switch
cost, high-performance network solution and are designed to support (Model FS516 shown)
power workgroups operating at either 10 megabits per second
(Mbps) or 100 Mbps.
Ethernet switches provide private, dedicated, 10 Mbps (or 100 Mbps) 16PORT
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch
Auto 10/100 Mbps
10/100 Mbps
Utilization%
1
Link FDX Link FDX
8
MODEL FS516
10/100 Mbps
capacity to each connected PC/server or hub/workgroup segment, Power
Utilization% 13 16
which is significantly higher than in a shared environment. The high- AC
Rubber power
er bandwidth enables the use of applications such as multimedia, footpads cord
imaging, video, or high-performance client-server functions among
users who are spread out over the network.
Rack mount
With both the Model FS516 switch and the Model FS524 switch, kit
improvement is accomplished very easily, with no change to the
desktop (the network interface cards or software and the network
wiring). As a result, the performance upgrade and the applications it
enables are obtained very quickly and at a low cost.
Installation guide,
Warranty / Support
information Card
Features
Verify that your package contains the following:
The Model FS516 and Model FS524 switches have the following
key features:
Model FS516 or FS524 switch
Sixteen (Model FS516) or twenty-four (Model FS524) automatic
Rubber footpads for desktop installation
speed-sensing (autosensing) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports to
provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and client Rack mount kit for 19-inch rack installation
or peer-to-peer communication using simple Category 5 Warranty / Support Information Card
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
Power cord
Automatic address learning function to build the packet-
forwarding information table
The table contains up to 4,000 MAC addresses; that is, the switch
can support networks with as many as 4,000 devices.
Autosensing full- or half-duplex mode, with N-way negotiation
Product Illustration
Full-duplex mode doubles throughput of point-to-point Front Panel
connections by letting individual ports transmit and receive The front panel of the Model FS516/FS524 switch contains the fol-
concurrently when the other end also supports full-duplex mode. lowing LEDs that correspond to each network port located on the
The default is half-duplex mode if the connected device does not switch: Rx/Tx/Collision, Power, and 100 Mbps. Each vista RJ-45
support autonegotiation. network port has its own Link LED (located at the top left corner of
Wire-speed filtering and forwarding to provide a "traffic cop" each 10/100 Mbps port) and full-duplex (FDX) LED (located at the
function by directing traffic to the appropriate route without top right corner of each 10/100 Mbps port).
slowing down the traffic
Store-and-forward forwarding node to minimize erroneous
packets on the network
Half-duplex back pressure
Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure,
which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration
errors
Auto UplinkTM in all ports to make the right connection
Protocol independence and compatibility with all common
protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, and Microsoft
Networks
Monitoring of individual port status by vista RJ-45 network ports
with built-in LEDs
1
LEDs
The table below describes the activity of the LEDs. 1 Prepare the site
Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site.
Label Color Activity Description Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environ-
Power Green On Power is supplied to the hub. ment requirements of the equipment.
Off Power is disconnected.
Rx/Tx/ Green Blinking Packet transmission or reception is Characteristic Requirement
Collision occurring on the port. The blinking
action corresponds to the number of Temperature Ambient temperature between 00 and 400 C
packets that are transmitted or (320 and 1040 F).
received. No nearby heat sources such as direct
Yellow Blinking Data collision is occurring on the sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters.
port. The blinking corresponds to the
number of collisions. When a collision Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity of 90%,
occurs, the connected device pauses noncondensing.
and transmits again after waiting a Ventilation Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for
specified time. cooling.
100 Mbps Green On The port is operating in 100 Mbps Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
mode.
Operating conditions At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of
Off The port is operating in 10 Mbps electromagnetic noise (such as photocopy
mode.
machine).
Link Green On A valid link is established on the port.
Power Adequate power source within 6 feet
Off A link is not established on the port. (1.83 m).
FDX Green On The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
Off The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
2 Install the Switch
To install your switch on a flat surface, you do not need any special
RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs tools. Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space
on all sides for ventilation.
All ports on the switch are 10/100 Mbps capable autosensing Ethernet
ports. Each port supports only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable To install the switch in a rack, first attach the mounting brackets to
using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. Each port uses RJ-45 connectors that have the side of the switch. Insert the screws provided in the rack mount kit
two LEDs-the Link LED and the FDX LED. through each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in the
switch. Tighten the screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure
each bracket. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes
in the rack and insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers
through each bracket and into the rack. Tighten the screws with a #2
Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack.
3 Connect the Devices
Before connecting the switch, be sure you review "Applications" for
information about determining the appropriate configuration for your
networking needs. Refer to the following steps and illustration when
Applications connecting the switch. Each of the steps has a corresponding refer-
ence number in the illustration.
The Model FS516/FS524 switch is designed to provide flexibility in To connect devices to the switch:
configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a
1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch,
standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or
using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ-45 plug.
other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configu-
ration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switch-
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between
es in network environments of all sizes and types. These examples
your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters) in
include a network of a few workstations connected to a printer or a
length.
segmented network with multiple users or workgroups and other net-
working devices.
Desktop Switching
The Model FS516/FS524 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a
small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file
server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a
200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is
connected.
Key
100 Mbps
10 Mbps TM
FVL328 ProSafe
High-Speed VPN
Firewall
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2. Connect one end of the AC power cord cable to the power RJ-45 Connector
outlet on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is
the AC power cord to the wall outlet. used to connect workstations, hubs, and switches through unshielded
twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connector accepts four-pair Category 3
(10 Mbps) or Category 5(100 Mbps) UTP cable.
RJ-45
Connector Normal Assignment Uplink Assignment
Pin
Assignment
1 Input Receives Data + Output Transmits Data +
2 Input Receives Data - Output Transmits Data -
3 Output Transmits Data + Input Receives Data +
6 Output Transmits Data - Input Receives Data -
4,5,7,8 Not used Not used
Note: Auto Uplink will automatically determine which
assignment is needed to make the right link.
Auto UplinkTM
The Auto Uplink technology that NETGEAR has included in this
product will automatically sense whether the straight-through cable
plugged into any port should have a normal connection, [Link]-
4 Connect Hubs at 10/100 Mbps
ing to a PC; or an uplink connection, e.g. connecting to a router, When power has been applied to the switch:
switch , or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct con-
figuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about The green Power LED on the front panel is on.
crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of The green Link LED on each connected port is on.
cable to make the right connection.
When the switch is connected and operating, refer to the table in
"LEDs" for information about the LEDs and their activity.
Note: Auto Uplink will compensate for setting uplink con-
nections, and crossover or straight-through cables. Using
Auto Uplink to create multiple paths between any two net-
work devices will disable your network.
Troubleshooting Information
Symptom Cause Solution
Power LED is No power is Check the power cord connections for
off received at the switch and the connected device.
the switch Check for a defective adapter card,
cable, or port by testing them in an
alternate environment where all
products are functioning.
Make sure all cables used are correct
and comply with Ethernet
specifications.
Link LED is off Port Check the crimp on the RJ-45
or intermittent connection connectors and make sure that the
is not plug is properly inserted and locked
functioning into the port at both the switch and
the connecting device.
Make sure all cables used are
correct and comply with Ethernet
specifications.
One or more Not all Test the components in an alternate
components system environment where all other
are components components are functioning properly.
malfunctioning are properly
installed
A segment or One or more Verify that the cabling is correct. Be
device is not devices are sure all cable connectors are
recognized as not properly securely positioned in the required
part of the connected, ports. Make sure all devices are
network. or cabling connected to the network.
does not Equipment may have been
meet accidentally disconnected.
Ethernet
guidelines
Rx/Tx/Collision Collisions This situation is normal in Ethernet
LED is blinking are occurring operation when ports/segments are
yellow. on the configured for half-duplex mode.
connected
segment
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Technical Specifications
General Specifications Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch
Network Protocol and Standards compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3i) 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Data Rate 100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT-3 physical interface for 100BASE-TX
10Mbps differential Manchester encoded
Interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet interface
Power Consumption 12W 24W
Input Voltage 100-240VAC
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 13.0 x 1.7 x 8.0 in
33.0 x 4.3 x 20.7 cm
Weight: 5.5 lb; 2.5 kg 6.0 lb; 2.6 kg
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 00 to 400 C (320 to 1040 F)
Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic Compliance CE mark, commercial
FCC Part 15 Class A
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class A, EN50082-1
VCCI Class A
C-Tick
Safety Agency Approvals UL listed (UL 1950), cUL
TUV licensed (EN 60 950), IEC 950
Performance Specifications
Frame filter rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10Mbps port
148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100Mbps port
Frame forward rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10Mbps port
148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100Mbps port
Address database size: 4,000 media access control (MAC) addresses
Addressing: 48-bit MAC address
Queue buffer: 256 KB memory per port
c 2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
Trademarks
© 2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe and This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the two conditions:
United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are the trademarks of This device may not cause harmful interference.
their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights
reserved. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Statement of Conditions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
without notice. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch has
been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmit- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
ters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this receiver is connected.
equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
with the regulations.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement Regulations
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch) does not
and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique du ministere des
thereto, radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers. Communications
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Cet appareil numerique (NETGEAR Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch) respecte
les limites de bruits radioelectriques visant les appareils numeriques de classe A prescrites
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS516/FS524 Fast Ethernet Switch is shield- dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique du ministere des Communications du
ed against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Canada.
Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of
EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
