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Chapter 2

Installation

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EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches

Tips on Switching Your Network

Here are some of the ways an Ethernet Switch can help 

you optimize your network speed. 

Speed up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network 

In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers and 

key users such as managers and network administrators 

directly  to  an  Ethernet  Switch  to  channel  dedicated 

bandwidth  in  full  duplex  mode  to  each  station.    An 

Ethernet Switch can communicate with all its connections 

simultaneously. 

Conserving Bandwidth with 10Mbps & 100Mbps Segments 

10BaseT  and  100BaseTX  hardware  are  not  readily 

compatible,  but  an  Ethernet  Switch  can  designate 

network segments of different speeds.  This allows you to 

run one 10Mbps segment to serve users without a need 

for  considerable  speed,  and  a  faster  100Mbps  segment 

devoted  to  users  who  depend  heavily  on  multimedia, 

database, gaming, or other speed-intensive applications.  

With switched segmentation, your 100Mbps users will not 

lose efficiency because of the 10Mbps segment’s transfer 

speed.  

Run 10Mbps Peripherals in Your Fast Ethernet Network

Most  of  the  network  peripherals  in  place  today  run  at 

10Mbps,  since  10BaseT  has  been  the  standard  network 

speed  to  date.  These  peripherals,  designed  to  operate 

at  10Mbps,  cannot  readily  communicate  with  100Mbps 

equipment.    A  10Mbps  interface  is  also  required  for 

cable and DSL connections, which are quickly becoming 

very  popular.    An  Ethernet  Switch  gives  your  10BaseT 

equipment  and  cable  and  DSL  lines  a  10Mbps  interface 

while  still  running  your  Fast  Ethernet  equipment  at 

100Mbps.

Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration 

An  Etherfast  Switch  functions  as  a  repeater,  which 

regenerates  data  signals  as  they  pass  through  it.    This 

feature acts as a safeguard to deter data loss and ensure 

that  transmissions  arrive  at  their  destination  intact.  

Switches  positioned  between  hubs  can  preserve  your 

data’s integrity and eliminate your need to buy and use 

repeaters in your Fast Ethernet network. 

Summary of Contents for 4124 - EtherFast - Switch

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE EtherFast 16 port and 24 port 10 100 Ethernet Switches Models EF3116 EF3124 EF4116 and EF4124 ...

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Page 3: ...4ONLY 5 Installing a Fiber Optic Expansion Module 5 Reading a Fiber Module s LED Display 6 Appendix B Specifications 7 EF3116 EF3124 7 EF4116 EF4124 7 Appendix C Warranty Information 8 Limited Warranty 8 Appendix D Regulatory Information 10 FCC Statement 10 Safety Notices 10 Industry Canada Statement 10 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and...

Page 4: ...up to 2000 meters 6560 feet away The compact switches are small enough to fit into any crowded office No matter how intensive your network demands the EtherFast 10 100 Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your needs with an affordable and efficient networking solution you can count on Features 16 or 24 autosensing 10 100 full duplex auto MDI MDI X ports Some models feature optional 100BaseF...

Page 5: ... 10Mbps hub or a 10 100 hub can span up to 100 meters 328 feet No more than two hubs should be uplinked in a row in a Fast Ethernet network A set of stacked hubs which must be stacked with a stacking cable counts as one hub or node on the network In Fast Ethernet an Ethernet Switch acts as a repeater regenerating data signals before passing them on to the next device Hubs cannot act as repeaters C...

Page 6: ... end of the Cat 5 cable into your PC s network adapter Connecting to Other Switches Hubs Bridges and Repeaters Each port on an Ethernet Switch can also be used to uplink to another switch hub bridge or repeater serving as an uplink port These ports will automatically detect what kind of cable is connected either cross over or straight through and adjust for that cable Powering On an Ethernet Switc...

Page 7: ... other speed intensive applications With switched segmentation your 100Mbps users will not lose efficiency because of the 10Mbps segment s transfer speed Run 10Mbps Peripherals inYour Fast Ethernet Network Most of the network peripherals in place today run at 10Mbps since 10BaseT has been the standard network speed to date These peripherals designed to operate at 10Mbps cannot readily communicate ...

Page 8: ...tions Before installing the fiber optic module you must first 1 power off the Switch by removing the AC power cord If the Switch is rack mounted you should remove the Switch from the rack temporarily until the fiber optic module is installed Remove the faceplate from the unit by loosening the 2 screws on either side with a screwdriver Remove the expansion module from its packaging Keep the screws ...

Page 9: ...with the proper tools If this is your first time working with fiber consult a networking professional who is familiar with fiber Reading a Fiber Module s LED Display AFiberModule sLEDDisplayhastwoLEDs theLink Activity Link Act LED and the Full Duplex Half Duplex FDX LED See the chart below to find out what the status of each LED denotes Front Panel LED Displays LEDs Network Status LEDs Color Statu...

Page 10: ...ting Temp 32 to 122ºF 0 to 50ºC Storage Temp 40 to 158ºF 40 to 70ºC Operating Humidity 20 to 95 noncondensing Storage Humidity 20 to 95 noncondensing EF4116 EF4124 Standards IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 3x Ports 16 or 24 10 100 Auto Negotiation RJ 45 Ports Speed Per Port 10Mbps or 100Mbps Half Duplex 20Mbps or 200Mbps Full Duplex Cabling Type UTP STP Category 5 or Better LEDs Power Link Activit...

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