EZ-500S
Mini 5 Port Switch
User Manual
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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are
necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential
protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic
compatibility.
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Table of Content:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features
Package Content
Wire Diagram
Chapter 2
Quick Install
Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Appendix A
Spec. Sheet
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Chapter 1
Introduction:
Congratulations on the purchase of this EZ-500 mini 5 port Switch. The EZ-500s
is affordable and small yet great for business and home uses. Plug & Play is
important these days. People are often confused about setting up their home or
business network so they rather have a unit that sets everything up for them.
Just plug the Ethernet cables from a source into the ports on the EZ-500s will
automatically obtain the IP address for you. There is no need to install any
software or no setup required. Every LAN port on the EZ-500s has an ‘Auto-
Uplink’ ability which means you can connect your existing router into any of the
five ports on the EZ-500s and it will connect and establish the connection
automatically. As simple as 1-2-3, the EZ-500s is the best solution whether if
you want to setup a LAN party or expand your existing home/business network
so you can have more computers linked together. Please read farther down for
more information on this great unit and thank you for choosing GigaFast.
Features:
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Five auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, using Category 5 (Cat5)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
• IEEE 802.3x Standard Compliant
• learning function to build the packet forwarding
• ration, plug and play
• d filtering to direct traffic to the appropriate port without speed
• provide network traffic status and data transmission
Automatic address
information table
Auto-sensing full-duplex or half-duplex mode of ope
installation with no software configuration required
Wire-spee
reduction
Front panel LED’s
speed indicators
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• Five RJ-45 ports on the rear panel, reducing desktop cable clutter
Auto-Uplink function simplifies network extension and allows the switch
and allows the switch to connect to anot
•
her switch or hub using a straight-
•
• all mounting slots or rubber feet
• Compliance with the Class B EMI standard to prevent interference with
home and business equipment
•
Pa k
through cable
Palm sized case saves space
Plastic housing with choice of w
3-Year Warranty
c age Content:
k Switch
rd
Four Rubber Feet
• worOne 5-Port Net
• One AC/DC Power Adapter
• One Warranty Ca
•
• Wall Screws
Wire Diagram:
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Front
Rear
h
Quic
C apter 2
k Install:
tall a 10/100Mbps (10/100Base-TX) network adapter ca
every computer you want to attach to the
1. Ins rd into
network. Make sure you
2.
5/5e cable for all connections.
install the Network adaptor drivers in accordance with the
manufacturers’ directions.
Prepare the twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 plugs (Ethernet
adapters) on each end. Use Category
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Make sure the cable length is less than or equal to no more than
100 meters (328 feet).
Attach one end of the ca
3. ble to the RJ-45 port of the computer’s
.
r outlet to plug in the
5. outlet.
6. Connect the cable attached to the power pack adapter to the power
-
thernet cable connected in between of
e EZ-500s and the router you have. Any port will work because of the
uto-uplink function on the switch.
network adapter card and the other end to any available port of the
5-port Network Switch
4. Locate a suitably switched 120volt AC powe
supplied power pack.
Insert the power pack into the power
inlet on the rear panel of the switch.
*Note* If you’re trying to expand your home/business network with the EZ
500s into a router, simply have an E
th
a
Aftermath:
After you have successfully installed the EZ-500s, check the lights in the f
and see if they are operating. For each Ethernet cable you insert into the port on
the switch and the othe
ront
r end, the link light in the front will light up. If you
xperience problems with this product please read our FAQ guide or contact our
-Mail:
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technical support line.
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Website: www.gigafast.com
Thank you for choosing GigaFast
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Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
degree Celsius
: Can I use the EZ-500s to share the internet connection with other
and sharing, LAN (Local Area Network)
he internet connection. To do this:
(For most
1.
3. Specify the Mask address and click on ‘apply’
test to make sure the switch is
communicating with your ISP/computers on the network.
(For
1. Under ‘System Preference’ there should be a ‘Network’, click on it
Q: What is the dimension on the EZ-500s?
A: L: 110mm x W: 70mm x H: 19mm
Q: What is the operating temperature on the EZ-500s?
A: Every product we have is 0 to 40
Q
computers within my network?
A: The answer is yes and no. The EZ-500s allows only one IP to be used at a
time. If you want to share one IP with multiple computers then a router is
needed. EZ-500s allows you to do file
gaming etc. For example: If you have more than one IP address, then it is
possible to use the EZ-500s to share t
Microsoft Windows based Operating System)
Make sure you set up the dedicated IP address from your ISP under
‘TCP/IP Internet Protocol’ under your Windows Operating System
2. By default the ‘automatically obtain an IP address’ is bubbled in. Bubble
‘specify an IP addresses’ and insert the dedicated IP address.
4. Please ensure that you do a ping
MAC based Operating System)
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2. Go to ‘Built in Ethernet’ and that is where you set up your static internet
protocols
ion on the EZ-500s?
n everything that is required on the EZ-500s and
?
A: y difference.
To
it for few minutes
2. Plug back in the power after and wait for a few seconds before operating
: What is the chipset on the EZ-500s?
ink light flashes once every second or so.
A: en the Link light on that particular
por
1. Your Ethernet cable might be defective
2. The TX/Duplex rate on the network cards are different from each other
Q: What is the voltage and power consumpt
A: The voltage on the EZ-500s: 9V 1A
The power consumption on the EZ-500s: 1.5w
Q: I have plugged i
have checked the settings, but still can’t get a connection through the
switch, what do I do
Try to do a power-cycle on the EZ-500s and see if that makes an
do a power-cycle:
1. Unplug the power off the switch and leave
Q
A: The chipset manufacture for the EZ-500s is Mavell
Q: I plugged in my Ethernet cable into one of the ports on the EZ-
500s and the L
There are several situations might occur wh
t is flashing.
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3. Static IP addresses weren’t set on the computers that is within the networ
Q: I have set up my switch
k
with static IP’s and all the lights seem to
e okay, but I can’t do file sharing with my computers that are
: Make sure you have same ‘Work Group’ names on each computer. To
(Fo
1.
will
allow you to change the workgroup name on that particular computer
so, which port?
ere is no need for
user to configure an EZ-500s to have a LAN/WAN based connection. All the
: I have a router and the EZ-500s can I expand my network with
b
plugged into the EZ-500s
A
change your ‘Work Group’ name:
r most Windows based Operating System)
Go to: Start > Settings > Control Panel and click on ‘System’
2. You should then see several tabs on one dialog. One of those tabs
3. Be certain that all the computers have the same workgroup name
Q: Does the EZ-500s have the ‘auto uplink’ ability? If
A: Our EZ-500s all have auto uplink and any port supports it.
Q: Does the EZ-500s have a user interface like a router?
A: No, the EZ-500s does not have a user interface because th
a
changes should be applied under the Operating System itself.
Q
those two devices?
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A: Your router should have an uplink port somewhere. Connect that port with a
Ethernet cable and into a port on the EZ-500s and that will expand you
n
r network
estart the computer to take effect.
ub or some type of device?
ss-over cable is not needed due to the auto-uplink ability on the EZ-500s
: Unfortunately a switch/router does not change the speed/bandwidth of your
onnection in your area.
: Put the EZ-500s somewhere that has more air flow and see if that solves the
roblem. If not, then the switch might be defective. If that is the case, please call
ur tech support line or e-mail us for further assistance.
Q: I have an older Ethernet card and upon installation the link light
on the EZ-500s flashes every second or so, what is wrong?
A: It indicates that your network card is running 100mb Full Duplex. Change the
TX rate to 10mb Half Duplex and r
Q: Is a cross-over cable needed to connect the EZ-500s to another
h
A: A cro
Q: Is there a way to make my internet connection faster with the EZ-
500s?
A
internet connection from your ISP. It depends on the ISP that serves your
c
Q: My EZ-500s gets really hot and often drops my connection
A
p
o
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Appendix A - Switch Specifications Sheet:
Standard 2.3u
IEEE802.3 & IEEE 80
Number of ports 5x 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing RJ-45
ports
Data Transfer Rate
(full duplex)
thernet: 100Mbps (half duplex)
00Mbps (full duplex)
Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex)
20Mbps
Fast E
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Network Cab twisted-pair cable (UTP les Unshielded
cable)
Topology Star
LED Indicators
Per Device
Per Port
Power
100Mbps, LINK/ACT
Transmission Method Store and forward
MAC address table le 1K-entry MAC address tab
Maximum Forwarding Rate
(64byte packets)
14,880 pps/10BASE-T
148,800 pps/100BASE-T
Maximum Filtering Rate
(64byte packets) 00BASE-T
14,880 pps/10BASE-T
148,800 pps/1
Flow control Pause frame (Full-duplex)
Back-pressure (Half-duplex)
Duplex mode
uplex mode
Supports both half-duplex and full-
d
Power Supply External power adapter, DC 9V,
1000mA
Dimensions 110mm x 70mm x 19mm (L x W x H)
Temperature :
Operating temperature:
mperature:
F)
to 70°C (-22F to 140F)
Storage te
0°C to 45°C (32F to 113
-40°C
Humidity 5% to 90% (non-conditioning)
EMI FCC Class B, CE Mark
Housing Iron
Buffer Memory 1 Megabyte
MAC address table Up to 1K
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