NEsT 16P Compact P 6204-C - Uncategorized Pentagram - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	16-Port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch
Brand	Pentagram
Model	NEsT 16P Compact (P 6204-C)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	130 x 80 x 35 mm
Power Supply	External adapter 7.5V DC, 1.5A
Power Consumption	Max 4W
Network Ports	16 RJ-45 ports with Auto MDI/MDIX
Supported Standards	IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Transmission Speeds	10/100 Mbps (autonegotiation)
Transmission Modes	Half duplex, Full duplex (autonegotiation)
Switching Method	Store and Forward
Flow Control	Back-pressure (half duplex), IEEE 802.3x (full duplex)
Packet Filtering/Forwarding	10 Mbps: 14,880 pps; 100 Mbps: 148,800 pps
LED Indicators	POWER (orange), 10/100 (green), LINK/ACT (green) per port
Connectors	RJ-45 for UTP Cat. 3,4,5 (10Base-T) or Cat. 5 (100Base-TX)
Compliance	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
Installation	Plug and play, no configuration required
Cooling	Passive (fanless)
Care and Cleaning	Disconnect power, clean with a dry soft cloth. Do not use liquids or aerosols.
Safety	Use only the provided power adapter. Do not open the device. Avoid exposure to moisture.
Spare Parts and Repairability	No user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Pentagram support for issues.

Frequently Asked Questions - NEsT 16P Compact P 6204-C Pentagram

What is the Pentagram NEsT 16P Compact switch used for?

It is a 16-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch that connects multiple computers or network devices to create or extend a network. It uses Store and Forward switching to increase performance and reduce network load.

How do I install the switch?

Installation is simple: connect the power adapter to the switch and to an electrical outlet, then connect your computers and other network devices to the RJ-45 ports on the back using network cables. No configuration is needed.

What do the LED indicators mean?

The POWER LED (orange) lights when power is on. Each port has a 10/100 LED (green) that is off for 10 Mbps link or on for 100 Mbps link. The LINK/ACT LED (green) is solid when a link is established and blinks during data transfer.

Does the switch support auto-negotiation?

Yes, each port supports auto-negotiation for speed (10/100 Mbps) and duplex mode (half/full). It automatically selects the best available mode when connected to another device.

Can I connect the switch to another switch?

Yes, you can connect any port of this switch to another switch or hub. The Auto MDI/MDIX feature automatically detects and configures the cable type, so no crossover cable is needed.

What is the difference between half duplex and full duplex?

In half duplex, data can only be sent or received at one time. In full duplex, data can be sent and received simultaneously, effectively doubling the bandwidth. The switch supports both modes.

What cable types should I use?

For 10 Mbps, use UTP Cat. 3, 4 or 5. For 100 Mbps, use UTP Cat. 5 cables with RJ-45 connectors.

Does the switch require any software or configuration?

No, the switch is plug and play. It automatically configures itself for speed, duplex mode, and crossover detection. No user intervention is required.

How do I clean the switch?

Disconnect the power adapter first. Then wipe the exterior with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use any liquids, sprays, or abrasive cleaners.

What should I do if the switch stops working?

Verify that the power adapter is connected and the POWER LED is on. Check all cable connections and ensure the connected devices are powered on. If problems persist, contact Pentagram support for assistance.

USER MANUAL NEsT 16P Compact P 6204-C Pentagram

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Quick installation manual

PENTAGRAM NEsT 16P Compact (P 6204-C)

PENTAGRAM

THE PERFECT SIMPLICITY

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our switching hub PENTAGRAM NEsT 16P Compact. We believe it will meet your expectations and will serve you well.

In this manual we will describe the most important issues related to the device and its installation.

A switching hub, or switch, for short, is a device which makes it possible to connect several computers into a network. Using our device, you will be able to share data with other users very quickly. The network connection will help you to work more efficiently, and to play the newest computer games supporting multi-player mode with your friends. A switch differs from an ordinary hub in a way that its performance is higher, and it reduces network load. The increased performance and reduced network load is gained by port switching, i.e. sending data only to target computers (an ordinary hub sends data to all the computers in a network, thus significantly slowing down transfers).

Installation and operation of the switching hub PENTAGRAM NEsT 16P Compact is easy. As the device supports major standards, it allows to create a new network or extend an existing one with ease.

Box contents

1. PENTAGRAM NEsT 16P Compact (P 6204-C)
2. Adapter 7.5 V, 1.5 A
3. Quick installation manual

Requirements

• Computers with NICs working in one of the supported standards (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)
• Network cables UTP cat. 3, 4 or 5 (10 Mbps), UTP cat. 5 (100 Mbps), with RJ-45 connectors.

Device functions

• Every port supports the autocrossover function (MDI/MDI-X), enabling fast connection of the switch with other devices or computers.
• Store and Forward function additionally increases bandwidth by filtering wrong packets.
• Speed autonegotiation for each port individually.
• Support for flow control modes – back-pressure (half duplex) and IEEE802.3x (full duplex), in order to prevent errors when transmitting and receiving data with different speeds.
• Signal diodes allow for quick determination of network operation status.
• No user configuration needed. Just plug it in and work. The switch will automatically set transmission speed and mode for individual ports depending on the connected devices (e.g. PC/printer).
• Support for full duplex mode helps to double the effective network bandwidth.

Technical data

Transmission speeds 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps (autonegotiation)
Transmission modes	10/100 Mbps half duplex, full duplex (autonegotiation)
Supported standards	IEEE 802.3: 10Base-TIEEE 802.3u: 100Base-TXIEEE 802.3x: Flow-Control support
Interface	16 switchable ports RJ-45, with automatic crossover detection (Auto MDI-MDIX)
Cabling/connectors	RJ-45 (10Base-T) – UTP cat. 3, 4 or 5RJ-45 (100Base-TX) – UTP cat. 5
Signalling diodes	Power feed (POWER), link speed (10/100), port link/activity (LINK/ACT)
Filtering/Packet forwarding (pps – packets per second)	10 Mbps: 14,880 pps / 14,880 pps100 Mbps: 148,800 pps / 148,800 pps
Power consumption Max. 4 W
Power feed External power adapter 7.5 V DC	1.5 A
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 35

Device external look

Front panel

On the device front panel, there are diodes displaying the status of the device and individual ports. One diode POWER shows the device power status, 16 diode pairs show the status of individual ports' operation.

Name Color Function
POWER Orange On: the power is on
10/100 Green
	Off: no link or link 10 Mbps
	On: link 100 Mbps
LINK/ACT Green
	On: link with other device
	Blinking: data transfer

Back panel

On the back panel, there are RJ-45 ports for connecting computers and other network devices through network cables.

Device operation

1. Connect the power adapter (supplied) to the power connector on the side of the device housing, then connect the power adapter to an electrical socket.
2. Connect the computers and other network devices to the RJ-45 connectors on the back panel through network cables (not supplied). You may connect any port of the device to another switch (Uplink).

Half duplex and full duplex

PENTAGRAM NEsT 16P Compact supports half and full duplex modes in 10Base-T and 100Base-TX modes.

Half duplex – data cannot be sent and received simultaneously. They are sent after the reception has finished.

Full duplex - data can be sent and received simultaneously. This mode doubles the channel bandwidth.

Full duplex transmission is possible:

• Between devices connected directly (e.g. switch–switch, switch–PC)
• When both devices support full duplex mode
• When both devices work in the same autonegotiation mode (e.g. autonegotiation–autonegotiation, or no autonegotiation–no autonegotiation.)

Autonegotiation

Each device port has a link speed autonegotiation function. It allows to choose the best available speed for each separate port during connection with other device.

The table represents the modes in which the switch will work after connection with various devices.

Operation mode of the connected device Operation mode of PENTAGRAM switch

100 Mbps no autonegotiation 100 Mbps (100Base-TX half duplex)

100 Mbps with autonegotiation 200 Mbps (100Base-TX full duplex)

10 Mbps no autonegotiation 10 Mbps (10Base-T half duplex)

10 Mbps with autonegotiation 20 Mbps (10Base-T full duplex)