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September, 2004
Express
Ethernet Switches:
LB9017A-R3
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the spec
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 About This Manual Preface This manual describes how to install and use the 16 Ports Web-based Smart Ethernet Switch. The TX ports of the switch introduced here auto-negotiates the presence of 10/100Mbps and full/half-duplex mode and auto-MDIX. In addition, it allows an optional 100BaseFX multi-mode or single-mode fiber module, enabling long distance connection. To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of networking conc
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Table of Contents About This Manual......................................................................................................................................................3 Preface ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 Table of Contents..........................................................................
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Product Overview Front View Figure 1: 16 Ports Web-based Smart Ethernet Switch Package Contents When you unpack the product package, you shall find these items listed below. The 16 Ports Switch One AC power cord User’s Manual Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller. 5
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Product Features ♦ PROVIDES 16 × 10/100MBPS PORTS USING RJ-45 CONNECTORS ♦ AN OPTIONAL SINGLE-PORT FIBER MODULE ALLOWS: - 100BASEFX MULTI-MODE FIBER WITH SC, ST, MT-RJ, VF-45 OR LC CONNECTOR - 100BASEFX SINGLE-MODE FIBER WITH SC CONNECTOR ♦ AUTO-NEGOTIATION FOR SPEED AND DUPLEX MODE ON TX PORTS ♦ 16 PORTS: 2K MAC ADDRESSES, 2M BITS BUFFER MEMORY ♦ AUTO-MDIX FOR ALL TX PORTS ♦ STORE-AND-FORWARD MECHANISM ♦ TRUE NON-BLOCKING ARCHITECTURE ♦ FULL WIRE
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Front Panel Display The LED indicators on the front panel provide you with instant feedback on each port status, and help you monitor and troubleshoot the switch. Figure 3: Front Panel LEDs Power This LED comes on when the switch is properly connected to power and turned on. Push Button The push button is located at the right side of port 16 on the 16-Port Switch. Depress this button to use twisted pair port 16, and press this button to
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 ACT Flashing Transmitting or receiving data ACT stands for ACTIVITY Off Neither transmitting nor receiving data Port LED LNK/ACT On A valid network connection LNK stands for LINK Flashing Transmitting or receiving data ACT stands for ACTIVITY Off Neither connection nor activity SPEED On A valid 100Mbps connection A valid 10Mbps connection Off 100FX LNK On A valid network connection Port LNK stands for LINK LED Off No connection ACT Fl
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Installation and Placement Instructions Mounted to 19-inch standard rack Locate the accessories supplied in the product package. Use the rackmount brackets and screws to install the switch into any EIA 19” standard rack. Step 1: Attach the brackets to each side of the chassis. Step 2: Apply the screws to each side and secure them tightly. Step 3: Carefully position the switch into the rack. Step 4: Align the brackets to the side holes
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Optional Fiber Module Installation Consult the following illustrations before installation. Step 1: Make sure the power is switched off. The module is not hot-swappable. It may cause electric shock or any possible damage to the switch if the power is not switched off. Step 2: Remove the module from the static-free container. Step 3: Unscrew the cover plate of the expansion slot. (The slot for single-port module is located at the right side
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Connecting to Power Locate the supplied AC power cord. Step 1: Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle at the back of the switch. Step 2: Attach the plug into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range from 100~240Vac. Step 3: The power LED on the front panel will then illuminate. Figure 5: Rear view of the switch Connecting to Your Network Cabling Step 1: First, ensure the power of the switch (and end devices) is turned off. It
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Network Segmentation The maximum segment distance between a node and a directly connected switch port on a 100BaseFX network is 75km using 10/125 (or 9/125)µm single-mode fiber optic cable. It is capable of a maximum span of 2km when 62.5/125 (or 50/125)µm multi-mode fiber optic cable is used. Cable Specifications Table Ethernet Connector Port Cable Max. Standards Speed Distanc Half/Ful e l Duplex 10BaseT RJ-45 10/20 Cat. 3, 4 or 5 100 m Mbps UT
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Switch Configuration Setting up Console Port Connection (Web-Based Browser Interface) The Ethernet Switch provides a browser interface that lets you configure and manage the Ethernet Switch from a Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) remotely. By connecting to the Ethernet Switch’s console port, you can access the Ethernet Switch’s web interface applications directly in your web browser by entering the default IP add
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Main Menu System Change The System Change parameters can be displayed by clicking the System Change button in the left sub-menu. Switch Name: Type a switch name and replace the current switch name with a new one. ( Please restart your Computer once the Switch Name is replaced and saved under “ Save Configuration “ by the new name ). ( Only “ a-z “, “A-Z”, “0-9”, “under line” & “Space” can be acceptable, totally can not exceed
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Password: Enter a user-defined password and change the factory default password. ( Only “ a-z “, “A-Z”, “0-9”, “under line” & “Space” can be acceptable, totally can not exceed 16 characters ). Apply: Click the Apply button and apply the new System settings. IP Configuration Refresh: Click the Refresh button and refresh back to the last saved IP Configurations. IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway: You can see and change the IP A
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Port Refresh: Click the Refresh On or Refresh Off button to or not to refresh back to the last saved settings of the ports. It is recommended to change the Refresh On button to Refresh Off while you change the settings of the ports. The Refresh On will refresh the settings of the ports shown on the screen around every ten seconds. Mode: Choose AUTO, 10HD, 10FD, 100HD or 100FD for the ports. Flow Control: Choose Enable or Disable to enab
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 VLAN VLAN: Click and choose the ports to be added into the VLAN groups. Apply: Click the Apply button and apply the new settings of the VLAN groups. All Ports have to be selected to one of the VLAN Groups, those Port/Ports were not selected will be notified by the alarm message which shows “ Non-Identify VLAN Group On Port “. User’s Manual 17
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Trunking 16 Ports Ethernet Switch: Disable: Click and choose the Disable to disable the Trunking Group 1 or Trunking Group 2. Trunking Group 1: Click and choose the Port 1, 2 to be added into the Trunking Group 1. Trunking Group 2: Click and choose the Port 9, 10 to be added into the Trunking Group 2. Apply: Click the Apply button and apply the new settings of the Trunking Groups. User’s Manual 18
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Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3 Save Configuration Click Save Configuration. Click the Ok or Cancel button to or not to save the configurations. The Cancel button will discard any data you have changed since the last "Save" operation. Without clicking Ok button, the switch does not save any changes you may have made. User’s Manual 19
