User manual ENCORE 24 PORTS NWAY SWITCHING HUB

[. . . ] No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from the company. Trademarks: All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. 1 Table of Contents 1. Unpacking Information Introduction To 24 Port NWay Switch 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 3. 1 2. 3. 1. 1 2. 3. 2 2. 3. 2. 1 2. 3. 2. 2 2. 4 2. 4. 1 General Description Key Features The Front Panel System LEDs Power LED Port LEDs Speed LED Link/Act LED The Rear Panel Power Connecting 3. Installing And Using 24 Port NWay Switch 3. 1 3. 1. 1 3. 1. 2 3. 1. 3 3. 1. 3. 1 3. 1. 3. 2 Installing The 24 Port NWay Switch Desktop Installation Rack-Mount Installation Installing Network Cables Station Connection with Twisted-Pair Cable Switch to Switch Connections with Twisted-Pair Cable 4. Switching Operation 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 MAC Address Table & Learning Filtering and Forwarding Store and Forward 5. Product Specifications 2 1. Unpacking Information Thank you for purchasing the 24-port NWay switch. [. . . ] 2. 3. 1. 1 Power LED This indicator lights green when the hub is receiving power; otherwise, it is off. Port LEDs Port LED indicators are located on the front panel for showing the operating status of each port. 2. 3. 2. 1 Speed LED Every port has a Speed LED for showing the speed of network connection. 2. 3. 2 2. 3. 1 6 2. 3. 2. 2 Link/Act LED Every port has a Link/Activity LED. Steady light (link state) indicated that the port has good linkage to its associated device. If the port is connected but the Link/Activity LED is dark, check the following items: 1. The switching hub and the connected device's power are on or not. The port's cable is firmly seated in its connectors in the switching hub and in the associated device. 2. 4 The Rear Panel The standard rear panel of the hub is shown below (AC Input 100 ~ 240V) Power Connecting For compatibility with electric service in most areas of the world, the switching hub's power supply automatically adjusts to line power in the range 100~240 VAC and 50~60 Hz. Plug the female end of the power cord firmly into the receptacle on the rear panel of the switching hub. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electric service outlet then the power will be ready. 2. 4. 1 7 3. 3. 1 Installing And Using 24 Port NWay Switch Installing The 24 Port NWay Switch The hub does not require software configuration. Users can immediately use any of the features of this product simply by attaching the cables and turning the power on. 3. 1. 1 Desktop Installation Locate the switching hub on the desktop and place the hub on a clean, flat desk or table close to a power outlet. Plug in all network connections and the power cord, then the system is ready. When deciding where to put the switching hub, you must ensure: It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. Cabling is away from: Sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (company recommend that you provide a minimum of 25mm inch clearance) To prolong the operational life of your units: Never stack units more than eight high if freestanding. Do not place objects on top of any unit or stack Do not obstruct any vents at the sides of the case 8 3. 1. 2 Rack-Mount Installation (Rack-mount kit is optional) The switching hub may standalone, or may be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. [. . . ] The information is the most important base to do packet filtering and forwarding. When one packet comes in from any port, the switching hub will learn the source address, port ID, and the other related information in address table. 4. 2 Filtering and Forwarding When one packet comes in from any port of the switching hub, it will check the destination address besides the source address learning. If not found, this packet will be forwarded to all the other ports except the port which this packet comes in. [. . . ]