English QE3659 GX1105N GX1108N Quick Start Guide Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction English Thank you for purchasing the ASUS GX1105N or GX1108N gigabit Switch! The GX1105N and GX1108N are desktop gigabit solutions which provide seamless integration for your gigabit and Fast Ethernet devices. The GX1105N and GX1108N also integrate an internal universal power supply for easy cable connection.
Data Transfer Rates 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps Protocol IEEE 802.3 10Base-T LAN Port English Technical specifications 5/8 * 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.
Hardware Front panel English The front panels of GX1105N and GX1108N include LED indicators that shows the working condition of the switch. Power LAN GX 1105N Figure 1. GX1105N front panel Power LAN GX 1108N Table 1 LED indicators LED Color Power Green LAN Green Amber Figure 2.
Placement options Desktop placement English Place the GX1105N/ GX1108N switch on a flat and stable surface. Make sure that the location meets the operating environment specification. See page 3 for details. NOTE: The length of the UTP Category 5 cable length cannot exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Wall mounting You can mount the GX1105N/ GX1108N switch on a wall with the supplied mounting screws. To mount the switch on a wall: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Connecting network devices English To connect network devices to the GX1105N or GX1108N switch: 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the switch rear panel. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port of the network device. Repeat this step to connect additional network devices. NOTES • Use Category 5 straight-through Ethernet cables for wiring so as to ensure connection speed between the switch and the network devices.
Troubleshooting Problem English This section provides solutions to some common problems which you may encounter when installing or using the ASUS GX1105N or GX1108N switch. Contact the ASUS technical support if problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. Solution The POWER LED does not light up. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the switch and to an power outlet.
Glossary English 10BASE-T 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair cable (Category 3). 100BASE-T 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair cable (Category 5) 1000BASE-T 1000 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair cable (Category 5) Ethernet The most commonly installed computer network technology, usually using twisted pair wiring. Ethernet data rates are 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. Mbps Abbreviation for Megabits per second, or one million bits per second. Network data rates are often expressed in Mbps.
