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Setting Up the BayStack Instant Internet 400-S Unit
Chapter 4
Seven-port autosensing switch specifications
The chapter lists the key features of the seven-port autosensing switch and
explains the components of the switch in detail.
Instant Internet 10/100 Ethernet switch overview
The seven-port switch on the front of the Instant Internet unit has seven 10/100
autosensing ports. Each port automatically senses and adapts to the operating
environment, regardless of the type of cable (straight-through or crossover)
plugged into the port, or whether the device at the other end of the cable is an
Ethernet card, such as in a PC, or another hub or switch.
The seven-port switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your
network connections. You can use the switch to:
• Add hardware to your LAN.
• Network several computers together.
• Connect your Instant Internet unit without purchasing additional hardware.
• Replace your existing 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T hub to save space.