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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. UNPACKING INFORMATION .............................................1
2. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION...............................................3
2.1 KEY FEATURES.................................................................3
2.2 FRONT PANEL...................................................................3
2.2.1 Ports Speed .............................................................4
2.2.2 Cabling.....................................................................4
2.2.3 Auto-MDI/MDI-X.......................................................4
2.2.4 Status LEDs.............................................................5
2.3 THE REAR PANEL .............................................................5
2.3.1 Power Connector .....................................................5
3. INSTALLATION ...................................................................7
3.1 RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION.............................................7
3.2 DESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................................................7
4. OPTIMIZING CONFIGURATION.........................................9
4.1 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ...................................................9
4.2 HALF- AND FULL-DUPLEX..................................................9
4.3 FAST ETHERNET.............................................................10
4.4 AUTO-NEGOTIATION .......................................................11
4.5 MAC ADDRESS TABLE....................................................11
4.6 SAMPLE APPLICATION.....................................................12
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................13
6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................15
7. RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENT..................................................17
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1. UNPACKING INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing PLANET Ethernet Switches. Before
continuing, please check the contents of the product pack-
age. This product package should contain the following items:
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One Ethernet Switch
One Power Cord
Two Rack-Mounting Brackets with attachment screws
This User’s manual
Please inform your local dealer/supplier immediately if any
item is found to be defective, damaged or missing. Retain the
original packaging (carton), including the packing materials,
and use them to re-pack the product in the unlikely event
there is a need to return it to us for repairing.
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2. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
FNSW-3200 Ethernet Switch is multi-speed, versatile network
devices combining both standard and "Big-Pipe" ports under the
same hood.
2.1 Key Features
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Compliant with IEEE802.3 and 802.3u standards for
100Base-TX
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32-port Fast Ethernet Switch, pure 10/100Base-TX
Wire-speed "Store-and-Forward" filtering/forwarding
eliminates bad data packets with minimal delay
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100Base-TX ports automatically sense and set optimal
line speed from 10/20, 100/200Mbps, All 100Base-TX
port support Auto-Negotiation function
Shared buffer memory and up to 4K Fast Ethernet
Switch-entry MAC source address table make for fast
handling of data packets
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Auto-MDI/MDI-X detection supports
Flow control to eliminate packets loss
Internal, full-range power supply suitable for worldwide
use
2.2 Front Panel
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Figure 1: Front View of the FNSW-3200
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2.2.1 Ports Speed
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All 100Base-TX ports come with auto-negotiation capability.
They automatically support 100Base-TX and 10Base-T
networks. Users only need to plug a working network device
into one of the 100Base-TX ports, then turn on the switch.
The port will automatically runs in 10Mbps, 20Mbps,
100Mbps or 200Mbps after the negotiation with the con-
nected device.
2.2.2 Cabling
100Base-TX ports use RJ-45 sockets -- similar to phone
jacks -- for connection of unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP).
The IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard requires Category 5
UTP for 100Mbps 100Base-TX. 10Base-T networks can use
Cat.3, 4, or 5 UTP (see table A)
Port Type
Cable Type
Connector
Cat 3, 4, 5
RJ-45
RJ-45
10Base-T
Cat.5/5e UTP
100Base-TX
Table A: Supported port list
2.2.3 Auto-MDI/MDI-X
Each numbered port of FNSW-3200 is MDI/MDI-X port.
Which automatically detects straight-through/ crossover ca-
ble types. You can direct use straight cable for the connection
to your workstation or other end nodes. Either straight or
cross-over cable can be used to connect switch, hub or end
nodes without any hassle.
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2.2.4 Status LEDs
One POWER LED to show power On/Off is on the front panel
and each port has two status LED indicators, as shown below.
LABEL
STATUS / MEANING DESCRIPTION
COLOR
Steady
orange
100M
Lit to indicate that a valid physical
UTP/STP connection exists on
that port runs in 100Mbps
UPPER
ROW
OFF
10M
Remains off and Link ON to in-
dicate the port runs in 10Mbps
Steady
Green
Link
Lit to indicate that a valid physical
UTP/STP connection is detected
LOWER
ROW
Blink
Green
Activity
Blink to indicate the port is re-
ceiving data packets
Table B: The Switch's Port-LED Functions
2.3 The Rear Panel
100-240V AC
50-60 Hz
Figure 2: Rear View for FNSW-3200
2.3.1 Power Connector
The Power Connector is designed to be use with the power cord
included in the product package. Attach the female end of the
cord to the power connector and the male end of the cord to a
grounded power outlet. The accepted power range is from
100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz.
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Note:
The Switch is a power-required device, it means, the
Switch will not work until it is powered. If your networked
PCs will need to transmit data all the time, please con-
sider use an UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your
Switch. It will prevent you from network data loss.
In some area, installing a surge suppression device may
also help to protect your Switch from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power
adapter.
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3. INSTALLATION
The Switch do NOT require software configuration. Users can
immediately use any of the features of this product simply by
attaching the cables and turning on the power.
To get the best use of these Switch models, many things need
to be considered first. See Section 4. OPTIMIZING
CONFIGURATION for details.
3.1 Rack-Mount Installation
Most users prefer to attach the power cord to the hub before
installation in a network rack. Do not plug the other end of the
cord into a power outlet until after the hub is installed.
For mounting the Switch in a network rack, first attach the
rack-mount brackets to the side of the hub with screws. (Both
brackets and screws are included in the product package.) Slide
the hub into the rack and align the holes in the bracket with the
corresponding holes in the network rack. Attach the bracket to
the rack with the enclosed screws.
3.2 Desktop Installation
To locate the Switch on a desktop, first attach the four rubber
feet to the bottom of the hub, one in each corner. Place the hub
on a clean, flat desk or tabletop close to a power outlet. Make
sure there is no hindrance behind the fan of the hub
Plug in all network connections, and then turn the switch on via
plug in the power cord.
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4. OPTIMIZING CONFIGURATION
4.1 Prior to Installation
Before installing the Switch models and connecting network
devices, it is important to plan the new network layout. Consider:
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Dedicated Bandwidth: File servers and other
high-traffic hardware can improve if they have their own
direct connection with dedicated 10 or 100Mbps band-
width.
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Full-Duplex: Determine which devices would benefit
from a Full Duplex connection and check that they
support it.
Fast Ethernet: 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX have
different rules for cable and distance. Make sure these
are followed.
Auto-Negotiation: Devices with different speeds may
be easily swapped when the other end of the cable is
fixed to a port with auto-negotiation.
4.2 Half- and Full-Duplex
The Switch supports both Half- and Full-Duplex modes for
10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Half-Duplex mode is the traditional
data transfer mode: one station sends data while other devices
wait for the first to finish.
Full-Duplex is the simultaneous transmission and receiving of
data. It is only possible between two devices with a dedicated
link (e.g., switch-to-switch, switch-to-PC). Both of the devices
must be capable of, and set to, Full-Duplex.
100Base-TX ports use auto-negotiation to detect and set the
line's operating mode.
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4.3 Fast Ethernet
100Base-TX and 100Base-FX are called "Fast Ethernet." This
is because they use the Ethernet CSMA/CD access rules and
data packet structure, but data travels ten times faster
(100Mbps) than traditional 10Mbps Ethernet.
Below is a list of the cable types and connectors that supported
by Switch for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX.
CABLES TYPE
Cat. 5 UTP only
Cat.3, 4, 5 UTP
CONNECTOR
RJ-45
PORT TYPE
100BASE-TX
10BASE-T
RJ-45
Table C: Cables & Connectors Supported by the Switch
In many cases, 10Base-T LANs can quickly and easily upgrade
to 100Base-TX networks.
CABLES DISTANCE
PORT TYPE
100m
10/100BASE-TX
Table D: Cable Type & Cabling distance accepted
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4.4 Auto-Negotiation
The 100Base-TX ports on the Switch have built-in
"Auto-Negotiation". This technology automatically sets the best
possible bandwidth when a connection is established with an-
other network device (usually at Power On or Reset). This is
done by detect the mode and speed at the second device is
capable of. The 100Base-TX devices can connect with the
100Base-TX port in either Half- or Full-Duplex mode.
If attached device is:
100Base-TX port will set to:
100Mbps, no auto-negotiation
100Mbps
(100Base-TX, Half-Duplex)
100Mbps, with auto-negotiation
10Mbps, no auto-negotiation
10Mbps, with auto-negotiation
200Mbps
(100Base-TX, Full-Duplex)
10Mbps
(10Base-T, Half-Duplex)
20Mbps
(10Base-T, Full-Duplex)
Table E: Speed & Duplex mode detected by the switch
4.5 MAC Address Table
This 6-byte ID is called the MAC (Media Access Control) Ad-
dress. Every Ethernet data packet includes both source and
destination addresses.
These Switch models can automatically learn and store up to 4K
MAC addresses. The MAC address table is volatile: it disap-
pears when the switch is powered off or reset.
Note: When the network needs reconfiguration, we
recommend turning off the power first. After all
nodes have been moved, power on the switch to
rebuild the internal MAC address table.
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4.6 Sample Application
The optimal application for the Switch, no matter with the ex-
tension module or not, is as a "big pipe" backbone
interconnecting file servers with bandwidth-hungry workgroups,
departments, and offices.
In the figure, the FNSW-3200 links to another hub‘s Uplink
(MDI-II) port, some ports connect to 100Mbps Workstations,
and attached to file servers at 200Mbps.
200Mbps
Se rve r Fa rm
FNSW-2401Ev2
200Mbps
200Mbps
100m
FNSW-1601Ev2
20Mbps
FSD-1-600
FNSW-3200
10Mbps
200Mbps
EH-1602R
20Mbps
10Mbps
Se rve r Fa rm
EH-3200
10Mbps
100Mbps
FSD-1600
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Hubs
10/100Mbps
Workgroup
10/20Mbps
Workgroups
Figure 3: Sample Application
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter contains information to help you solve problems. If
Switch is not functioning properly, make sure the Ethernet
Switch was set up according to instructions in this manual.
The Link LED is not lit
Solution:
Check the cable connection and remove duplex mode of
the Switch.
Some stations can not talk to other stations located on The
other port
Solution:
The address table may contain older information than of the
address table of that node. Please power down to refresh
the address information.
Performance is bad
Solution:
Check the full duplex status of the Ethernet Switch. If the
Ethernet Switch is set to full duplex and the partner is set to
half duplex, then the performance will be poor.
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6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT
PORTS
FNSW-3200
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10/100Base-TX RJ-45 (MDI / MDI-X)
4K-entry
MAC A
DDRESSES
100Base-TX, 200/100/20/10Mbps, Auto-Negotiation
B
ANDWIDTH
FILTER/ FORWARD
148,800 packets/second per port @ 100Mbps, max.
R
ATE
1 for Power On/Off
LEDs
2 per port for 100Mbps, Link/Act.
100Base-TX Cat. 5 UTP, RJ-45
10Base-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP RJ-45
MEDIA SUPPORT
POWER SUPPLY
Auto-switching. Input voltage: 100~240 VAC, 50 ~ 60Hz
P
OWER
15 watt / 51BTU max.
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ONSUMPTION
Operating
Temp: 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F)
ENVIRONMENT
Storage Temp: -30 ~ 70°C (-22 ~ 158°F)
Humidity 0 ~ 90% non-condensing
DIMENSIONS
440 x 120 x 44 mm (L x W x H.)
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
IEEE802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE802.3u (100Base-TX)
IEEE802.3x (Flow-Control)
NETWORK
EMISSION
FCC Class A, CE
S
AFETY
UL, TUV/GS (EN60950)
Table F: Product Specifications
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7. RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENT
When connecting your FNSW-3200 10/100Mbps Ethernet
Switch to another switch, a bridge or a hub, a straight or
crossover cable is necessary. Each port of the Switch supports
auto-MDI/MDI-X detection. That means you can directly con-
nect the Switch to any Ethernet devices without making a
crossover cable.
The following table and diagram show the standard RJ-45 re-
ceptacle/ connector and their pin assignments:
RJ-45 Connector pin assignment
MDI
MDI-X
Contact
Media Dependant
Interface
Media Dependant
Interface -Cross
1
2
3
Tx + (transmit)
Tx - (transmit)
Rx + (receive)
Rx + (receive)
Rx - (receive)
Tx + (transmit)
4, 5
6
7, 8
Not used
Rx - (receive)
Not used
Tx - (transmit)
The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment
The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector
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There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire
is color-coded. The following shows the pin allocation and color
of straight cable and crossover cable connection:
Figure 4: Straight-Through and Crossover Cable
Please make sure your connected cables are with same pin
assignment and color as above picture before deploying the
cables into your network.
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