EZ Switch 10/100
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and use SMC’s EZ
Switch 10/100 FS5 and FS8. It features 5 or 8 10/100
Mpbs Auto Negotiating switch ports, and provides the
flexibility solution for your networking requirements. The
EZ Switch 10/100 can be used to connect with PCs,
servers, hubs, bridges, other switches and routers. It can
also act as a bridge between 10Mbps and 100Mbps
networks segments.
This EZ Switch supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps dedicated
bandwidth on each port. The Switch is built with plug &
play, auto-negotiation on all ports, store-and-forward
transmission scheme, IEEE802.3x flow control and back
pressure operation for easy installation and smooth
transition from legacy 10Mbps to 100Mbps Ethernet
networks. All ports support MDI/MDI-X to reduce the
possibility of cabling problems.
Description of Hardware
The EZ Switch 10/100, SMCFS5, and SMCFS8, are 5/
8-port Fast Ethernet switch featuring 5/8 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX auto-negotiation ports. These switches
provide an ideal bridge between 10Mbps and 100 Mbps
Ethernet networks.
Features and Benefits
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IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliance ensures
compatibility with standards-based hubs, switches and
cards from any vendor
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5/8 dual-speed 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation ports
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Plug-and-play— nothing to configure
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Auto MDI/MDI-X on all ports— Allow easy cabling.
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“At-a-glance” LEDs for port and system status
monitoring
