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Congratulations on your purchase of the 16-port 10/100M NWay Fast
Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and
10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package.
Purpose
This guide discusses how to install your 16 -port 10/100Mbps NWay
Fast Ethernet Switch.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “
Switch
” (first letter upper case) refers to your
16-port 10/100M NWay Fast Ethernet Switch, and ”
switch
” (first
letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction
. Describes the Switch and its features.
Unpacking and Installation
. Helps you get started with the basic
installation of the Switch.
Identifying External Components
. Describes the front panel, rear
panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
Connecting the Switch
. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your
Ethernet network.
Technical Specifications.
Lists the technical (general, physical and
environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.
RJ-45 Pin Specification.
Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector
and the
straight through
and
crossover
cable connector.
