5/8 Port 10/100Mbp Switch
RC405/406 User Manual
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
This newly redesigned 5Port and 8Port 10/100 Switch can significantly increase your network traffic speed. A
switch serves the same function as a hub in a network design tying your network equipment together. But
unlike a simple-minded hub which divides the network’s bandwidth among all the attached devices, a switch
delivers full network speeds at each port. Installing this cost-effective 5Port and 8Port 10/100 Switch can
potentially increase your network speed by five, eight times! It's the perfect way of integrating 10Mbps
Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet devices, too. All ports are auto speed negotiating, and have automatic
MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don’t have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently
negotiates for best speed and half- or full-duplex mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast
store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network.
The new, ultra-compact case design is sure to fit into your workgroup environment. Let the 5, 8Port 10/100
Switch kick your 10/100 network into high gear.
Features
Complies with the IEEE802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX
5/8 ports 10/100Mbps TX Auto-Negotiation Ethernet Switch
Full/Half-Duplex capability on every TX port
Supports TP interface Auto MDIX function for auto TX/RX swap
Automatic Source MAC Address Learning and Aging
Supports Store & Forward architecture and performs forwarding and filtering
Broadcast Storming Filter function
IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-duplex
Back Pressure function for Half-duplex operation
Runt and CRC Filtering eliminates erroneous packets to optimize the network bandwidth
Support to handle up to 1522 bytes packet
LED indicators for simple diagnostics and management
Plug and Play
Specifications
Standard:
IEEE802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Network Media:
100Base-TX – UTP/STP category 5 cable
10Base-T – UTP/STP category 3 or 5 cable
Connector: STP RJ-45 port for 10/100Mbps TX
LED indicators:
System – Power LED.
