NetComm NP3005, User Manual

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ht and crossover cable configuration 10 Application examples 11 Basic Desktop Network Switch 11 Cascading the switch 12 Preparation before connecting your switch 13 Attaching computers to the switch 14 Connecting power to the switch 14 Verifying installation 14 NB3005 Specifications 15 Registering your NetComm Product 16 Contact Information 16 C Tick Mark declaration of conformance 16 Warning 16 T...

Page 3: ...ntroduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm 5 Port 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet Switch The following guide will take you through the installation and application of your Switch as well as provide information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology ...

Page 4: ...rnet NIC s are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time Switching Technology Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN segments Switching is a cost effective...

Page 5: ... Gigabit Ethernet ports Supports Auto Negotiation for 10 100 1000Mbps and duplex mode Supports Auto MDIX for each port Support Full Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps Support Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps Full wire speed reception and transmission Store and Forward switching method Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses Supports 256KBytes RAM for data buffering Extensive front panel...

Page 6: ...rton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents The carton should contain the following items One 5 Port 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet Switch Four rubber feet with adhesive backing One external power adapter This Guide If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your reseller for replacement ...

Page 7: ...This indicator lights up green when the Switch is receiving power Otherwise it is off Link Act These LED indicators light up when there is a secure connection or link to the desired port The LED indicators blink when there is reception or transmission i e Activity Act of data occurring on a port 1000Mbps These LED indicators light up when there is a secure connection or link to 1000Mbps Gigabit Et...

Page 8: ...figure shows the rear panel of the Switch Rear panel view of the Switch DC Power Jack Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage 1000BASE T Ports Five Gigabit Ethernet ports of 10 100 1000Mbps Auto Negotiation interface 5 RJ45 10 100 1000 Mbps Ports Power ...

Page 9: ...f uplink MDI II wiring using a straight through twisted pair cable to any of the 5 ports on the NP3005 switch to allow for connection to any port of an addition switch or hub RJ 45 plug attached to cable Figure 3 Twisted pair cables Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the use of straight through and crossover twisted pair cables along with the connector Figure 4 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignment Normal Assign...

Page 10: ...www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML671 Page 10 NP3005 5 Port Gigabit Switch Straight and crossover cable configuration Figure 5 ...

Page 11: ...de to other 10 100 1000 Mbps hubs switches or other interconnection devices such as internet gateways and routers Figure 6 below illustrates the NP3005 in a basic network environment connected to several Desktop computers sharing files and peripherals Basic Desktop Network Switch The NP3005 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables its users to have 1000 Mbps access ...

Page 12: ...is switch Connect one end of a straight through cable to the NP3005 switch Connect the other end of the cable to any port of another NP3005 switch You may also use a crossover cable in the same way Connecting One NP3005 to another existing network switch Attach your straight through cable to any of the 5 ports on the NP3005 Next connect the other end of the cable to the uplink port of your existin...

Page 13: ...nes on the bottom surface of the unit Ensure the switch is positioned with at least 50mm of space on all sides for adequate ventilation To install the switch on a wall measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the switch and mark the wall to match the measured distance At the marked location screw into the wall two suitably sized screws Choose a location that is near the devic...

Page 14: ... and the other end to any available port of the NP3005 switch Connecting power to the switch 1 Locate a suitably switched 240volt AC power outlet 2 Make sure that the power switch on the outlet is switched OFF before inserting the power pack into the 240volt AC power outlet 3 Insert the power pack into the power outlet 4 Connect the cable attached to the power pack adapter to the power inlet on th...

Page 15: ...t 2 pair UTP Cat 5 Unshield Twisted Pair UTP Cable Gigabit Ethernet 4 pair UTP Cat 5 Unshield Twisted Pair UTP Cable Number of Ports Five 5 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet ports Physical and Environmental DC inputs 7 5V 1 5A Power Consumption 8 5 watts maximum Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C 70 C Humidity 5 95 RH non condensing Dimensions 171 x 98 x 29 mm W x H x D Certificatio...

Page 16: ...02 9424 2010 Web www netcomm com au C Tick Mark declaration of conformance This is to certify that this product complies with the Australian C Tick standard where applicable Warning Do not plug a phone jack connector into any of the RJ 45 port This may damage the switch Trademarks and Notices NetComm is a trademark of NetComm Limited Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other...

Page 17: ...nty Please make sure it s correct and complete Serial No Model Product Type PC Card External Internal Other I intend to use this product at Home School College University Business Government Office Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Post Code Tel No Fax No How did you find out about our products Make sure you fill this section in Cut along the line ...

Page 18: ......

Page 19: ... or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage 4 Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied 5 Your product has been repaired or modified...

Page 20: ......