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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Benefits of Using Switching Technology .........................................................................1-1
Overview of the Switches ...............................................................................................1-1
Features .........................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Physical Description
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................2-1
Ethernet Ports ..........................................................................................................2-2
Normal/Uplink Push Button ......................................................................................2-3
LEDs ........................................................................................................................2-4
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................2-5
HDX/FDX/AUTO Duplex Toggle Switches ................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ..........................................................................................................3-1
Network Segmentation ...................................................................................................3-2
Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Networks ...............................................................3-4
Chapter 4
Installation
Site Preparation ..............................................................................................................4-1
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................4-1
Installing a Switch ...........................................................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface .....................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack .................................................................................4-3
Connecting Devices to the Switch ..................................................................................4-4
Verifying Installation ........................................................................................................4-6
Chapter 5
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