User manual ASUS GIGAX 1116

[. . . ] This plug-and-play function requires no configuration, making the switch easy to install and maintain. The switch also manages congestion and prioritizes traffic with flow control schemes and Quality of Service (QoS) ability, thus enhancing your network's efficiency. English 2 Features · 16 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports · Plug and play ­ automatic MDI/MDIX and auto-sensing for speed and duplex mode on all ports · Surface or rackmount placement options · Flow control schemes (802. 3x in full-duplex mode) to support zero loss under temporary network congestion · Backpressure support for 10/100 Mbps half duplex · Advanced QoS support · 4K Media Access Control (MAC) addressing with learning and aging feature that allows concurrent connections to 4K nodes · Up to 2 Gbps for all ports in full-duplex mode · Easy-to-read LEDs for quick indication of link status, activities, speed and duplex mode on all ports · Built-in Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) feature Package contents Before installing the switch, check your package for the following items: · · · · GigaX 1116 switch Power cable Mounting kit (two brackets and six screws) Quick installation guide NOTE. [. . . ] With VCT, you can identify open and shorted cables with up to 10 meters of accuracy. English 8 Using the VCT feature To do a cable test using VCT: 1. All port LEDs are off, except the PORT SELECT (STATUS) LED. 1 STATUS SPEED DUPLEX 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 PORT SELECT Pair 3 Pair 4 2 10 4 20 6 30 8 40 10 50 12 60 14 70 16 >80 Meters SYSTEM STATUS SPEED DUPLEX 2. If no other action is taken after the VCT or SEL button is pressed, the switch automatically goes back to normal operation after 15 seconds. 3. The PORT SELECT (STATUS) LED of the selected port blinks in green to indicate that VCT is in progress. The test is complete when the PORT SELECT (STATUS) LED stops blinking. When done, press the VCT button to return to normal switch operation. NOTE. The switch automatically goes back to normal operation after two minutes even if you do not press the VCT button. ASUS GigaX 1116 The cable is not connected to any device LED PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 COLOR Green Amber Amber Amber Amber DESCRIPTION The cable is OK. The four pairs in this cable are open (not connected) up to at least 80 meters. 1 STATUS SPEED DUPLEX STATUS SPEED DUPLEX A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 3 5 G A A 7 A A 9 A A 11 A A 13 A A 15 PORT SELECT A A Pair 1 Pair 2 PORT SELECT Pair 3 Pair 4 Meters 2 10 4 20 6 30 8 40 10 50 12 60 14 70 16 >80 G - Green A - Amber The cable is connected to a Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) device LED PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 COLOR Green Off Off Green or Amber Green or Amber DESCRIPTION Pairs 1 and 2 are connected to a device. 1 STATUS SPEED DUPLEX STATUS SPEED DUPLEX G A G A G A G A G A G A G A G A 3 5 G 7 9 11 13 15 PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 PORT SELECT Pair 3 Pair 4 Meters 2 10 4 20 6 30 8 40 10 50 12 60 14 70 16 >80 G - Green A - Amber NOTE. Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) uses only two pairs (Pairs 1 and 2) of cables to transmit/receive data. Disregard Pairs 3 and 4 LEDs. The cable is connected to a Gigabit (1000 Mbps) device LED PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 COLOR Green Off Off Off Off DESCRIPTION Four pairs are connected to a device. 1 STATUS SPEED DUPLEX STATUS SPEED DUPLEX 3 5 G 7 9 11 13 15 PORT SELECT Pair 1 Pair 2 PORT SELECT Pair 3 Pair 4 2 10 4 20 6 30 8 40 10 50 12 60 14 70 16 >80 Meters G - Green A - Amber ASUS GigaX 1116 9 English VCT test results Placement options Placing the switch on a flat surface Place the switch on a flat surface that can support the weight of the switch and its accessories. Make sure the surface meets the operating environment specifications (page 3). NOTE. The length of the UTP Category 5 cable should not exceed 80 meters. English 10 Mounting the switch on a rack To mount the switch on a rack: 1. [. . . ] Media Dependent Interface An Ethernet port connection that allows hubs and switches to connect to other hubs and switches using a standard straight-through cable. Media Dependent Interface Crossover An Ethernet port connection that allows computers and workstations to connect to each other using crossover cables. [. . . ]