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USER MANUAL V1.0
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1 Getting to know the Switch
1.1 Introduction
The Gigabit Ethernet Switch is equipped with 16 Gigabit copper ports and each port
provides a max speed of 2000Mbps and a Full-Duplex, Collision Free Bandwidth. It’s a
multi-speed, versatile network device that combines Gigabit, Fast Ethernet, and
Ethernet ports in a single device. This device meets RoHS compliance. It is
power-saving with Green Ethernet technology.
1.2 Key Features
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Supports Auto-Negotiation on each TP port
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Supports 9216byte maximum packet length
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Supports Green Ethernet
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Link-On and Cable Length Power Saving
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Link-Down Power Saving
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IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) supported
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Provides Store-and-Forward switching scheme
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Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X function
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Supports IEEE 802.3x Flow-Control for Full-Duplex operation
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Back-Pressure function supports for Half-Duplex operation
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Non-Blocking Performance Improves Access to Network Resources
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8K-entry lookup MAC address table
1.3 The Front Panel
1.3.1 Network
Ports
The Switch is equipped with eight RJ-45 ports that support network speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.
1.3.2 Cabling
1000Mbps
- To transmit at 1000Mbps requires Cat.5 TP cabling that has all Four (4)
twisted-pair wires connected in RJ45 connector.
100Mbps
- To transmit at 100Mbps requires Cat. 5 cabling.
10Mbps
- When transmitting at 10Mbps, Cat. 3, 4 or 5 TP cabling with RJ-45 sockets
can be used.
