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TM
ProXpress
Multifunction Switch/Router
Model TE100-S55
for connecting 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
100Base-FX and ISDN links
User’s Guide
First Edition - June 1, 1996
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Trademarks Copyright 1996 TRENDware All rights reserved, contents may be revised without prior notice. TRENDnet is a registered trademark of TRENDware Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
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Service and support TRENDware is committed to providing customers with high quality and timely technical support worldwide. Unlimited technical support is available to you free of charge. TRENDware support engineers are available to respond to your calls Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. TEL FAX USA 1-310-328-7795 1-310-328-7798 Bulletin Board System: 310-328-8191 (protocol: 14400, 8, N,1) World Wide Web Site: http://www.tr
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About this manual This manual is the user’s reference guide for the TE100-S55 that interconnects Fast Ethernet, 10Base-T and ISDN links into a single system. It provides detailed information on the features, functions and installation of the TE100-S55. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and Switching technology, their uses and benefits in the currently emerging computing environment, and an overview of the TE100-S55. Chapter2 describes the cabling rules and guidelines fo
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Fast Ethernet Technology 7 Switching Technology 8 10/100 Switching Technology 9 Benefits of Switching 9 Introducing the TE100-S55 10 Features of the TE100-S55 12 Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED Cabling Rules and Site Preparation 13 Unpacking 16 The Front Panel 17 Mounting 18 Attaching Cables 18 Adding Optional Modules 19 Power ON 19 Software Setup 20 Checking Status LEDs 20 Chapter 3 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH Introduction 21 Out-of-Band
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Installing XPressView 36 Starting XPressView 37 Operating XPressView 38 Chapter 5 DIAGNOSTICS Power-On Self Test 41 System Status LEDs 42 System Diagnostic LEDs 43 System Utilization LEDs 43 Port Status LEDs 44 APPENDICES A ~ Switch Default Setting 45 B ~ RS-232 Pin Specification 46 C ~ RJ-45 Pin Specification 47 D ~ 10Base-T Module 49 E ~ 100Base-FX/TX Module 50 F ~ ISDN Module 52 G ~ Hardware Specification 54 INDEX 56 6
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Chapter 1 Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the needs for high performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies are available to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among them, Fast Ethernet, also known as 100Base-T, provides the smoothest migration path for the current 10Base-T technology. The non- disruptive and smooth evolution
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Ethernet Fast Ethernet 10Mbps 100Mbps Speed Cost x 2x or less IEEE 802.3 Standard CSMA/CD CSMA/CD Topology Star or Bus Star Cable Supported UTP, Coax, Fiber UTP, Fiber 10Base-T:Cat 3,4,5 UTP 100Base-T4: Cat 3,4,5 UTP Cable Specification 10Base-2: Thin coax 100Base-TX: Cat 5 UTP 10Base-F: Fiber optic 100Base-FX: Fiber optic Maximum distance of 100 meters 100 meters UTP link Collision domain 500 meters 210 meters diameter (maximum distance w/UTP) Maximum network Unlimited Unlimi
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performance or “wire-speed.” Therefore, a switch effectively splits a physical shared-access LAN into bridged multiple LAN segments. Each segment supports a workgroup and even provides a dedicated connection to a desktop server. The outcome is a multiplication of the overall available bandwidth and a more predictable performance under heavy network loads. 10/100 Switching Technology Just as 100Base-T is an extension of the existing 10Base-T technology, 10/100 Switching is merely an ex
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can no longer provide both bandwidth and predictable response times to this new generation of workgroup computing. From an economical point of view, Fast Ethernet switching not only satisfies both technical and business requirements, but also preserves the users’ existing investment in the huge 10Base-T Ethernet installed base. This compatibility insures a path for users to add, change, and migrate to Fast Ethernet capabilities as needs arise. It also provides a low cost and flexible ba
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doubles network throughput to 200Mbps on Fast Ethernet segments and 20Mbps on 10Base-T segments. Although the TE100-S55 is equipped with five ports for 10Base- T or 100Base-TX connections, it also provides an open slot for add-on modules. These modules include an 8-port 10Base-T, a 100Base-FX/TX port or an ISDN router. Module Type Description Common Usage 10Base-T Eight RJ-45 ports for Cat Existing 10Base-T 3, 4 or 5 UTP cable. users who want to expand or segment Refer to Append
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Features of TE100-S55 Utilizing the latest Fast Ethernet and Switching technologies, the TRENDnet TE100-S55 is designed to provide: • Five 10/100Mbps dual-speed Ethernet ports • One expansion slot with multiple configuration options: 8 switched ports for 10Base-T OR 2 switched port for 100Base-FX/TX OR 1 ISDN router (up to 128Kbps) • NWAY Auto-negotiation for each network port providing auto-detection of connected cable type, aut
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Cabling Rules and Site Preparation Although 100Base-T and 10Base-T are alike in many aspects, there are slight differences in the cabling rules. So, spend some time in locating and reconfiguring your cabling structure for the best network layout. The key cabling rules for 100Base-TX are: • The 100Base-TX specification requires two-pair Category 5 UTP or two-pair Type 1 STP cable. • The maximum cable length from an end-station to a hub or repeater is 100 me
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The TE100-S55 fits into the 100Base-T cabling architecture as a switch. Therefore, unlimited number of switches may be installed in the same network with maximum distances of 100 meters apart. The 10/100Mb ports of TE100-S55 require two-pair Cat5 UTP (or Type 1 STP) for 100Base-TX connections. For 10Base-T connections, two-pair Cat 3, 4 or 5 UTP cables are required. Figure Chapter 2 -1, Example of TE100-S55 wiring environment 14
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Careful planning and site preparation are the keys to success for installing Fast Ethernet switches. Users should perform a network bandwidth analysis based on their workgroup network traffic needs and examine their workstation equipment for other performance bottlenecks. Figure Chapter 2 -2, 100Base-T cabling rules 15
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Unpacking and Setup Now that you have a good understanding of the basic cabling rules, as well as your own network environment, you’re ready to integrate the TE100-S55 into the network. The following sections describe how to install, connect and setup your new TE100-S55 . UNPACKING The TE100-S55 shipping carton should contain the following items: • 1 TE100-S55 unit • 1 AC power cord • 2 Mounting brackets • 1 RS-232 serial cable (6 ft) • This User’s Guide If any item is found missi
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THE FRONT PANEL The TE100-S55 features following items on its front panel: (A) Five RJ-45 ports for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX links (B) An expansion slot with multiple configuration options: (b1) 8-port 10Base-T Switch OR (b2) 2-port 100Base-FX/TX Switch OR (b3) 1-port ISDN router (C) One RS-232, DB9 Out-of-Band management port (D) Eight system status LEDs (E) Eight system diagnostic LEDs (F) Eight system utilization LEDs (G) Six status LEDs for each port (H) Pow
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MOUNTING The TE100-S55 can be placed either on a table or rack mounted. For rack mounting: First screw the pair of mounting brackets (included in the packing carton) onto the switch. Then, mount the TE100-S55 onto the rack, as shown below in Figure 2-5. Figure Chapter 2 -5, Rack mounting a TE100-S55 ATTACHING CABLES There are five RJ-45 ports on the TE100-S55 for connecting five workstations or LAN segments. Each port supports either 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networks, auto-detecting t
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If you are connecting workstations to the TE100-S55, use a standard UTP cable with a straight RJ-45 pin layout. If you are connecting hubs, bridges or other switches to the TE100-S55, the Transmit (TD) and the Receive (RD) wires must be crossed-over at one end of the connector. Please refer to Appendix C, page 47 for the details of pin layout. ADDING OPTIONAL MODULES Although the TE100-S55 is equipped with five ports for 10Base- T or 100Base-TX connections, it also provides an open slo
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SOFTWARE SETUP The default settings of TE100-S55 (shown in Appendix A, page 45) should be sufficient in the majority of installations. If a different setting is required for your specific environment, please refer to Chapter 3, page 21 for “Out-of-Band Management” or Chapter 4, page 35 for “SNMP Management”. For simple management, you can perform the Out-of-Band Management and access the TE100-S55 through its RS-232 port. For elaborate SNMP management, you can run the XPressView prog
