Introduction
Your EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch
Congratulations on purchasing your new Linksys EtherFast 10/100
Workgroup Switch for your network's 10/100 migration needs. The EtherFast
10/100 Workgroup Switch is the easiest, most versatile way to boost your net-
work's performance while migrating to the speed and power of Fast Ethernet.
Unlike hubs that ration your network bandwidth and may slow down with
high data traffic, your Linksys Switch fuels each of your computers with full-
duplex transfer mode on top of dedicated bandwidth to unleash your network
speed.
In migrating your network to Fast Ethernet’s 100Mbps speed, your new
Linksys 10/100 Workgroup Switch is ready to go to work for you immediate-
ly. Apply this switching power to your 10BaseT network, and your data traf-
fic efficiency improves several times over. Connect your file server to the
Switch's auto-sensing ports, and speed up access time for all your users in
just one move. And when you're ready, switch your way to full duplex speeds
of up to 200Mbps--the speed is yours!
Every Switch packs a complete suite of advanced data error detection fea-
tures for surefire communication every time. Auto partitioning and data-colli-
sion control ensure that not a single bit is lost during even the heaviest
moments of network traffic. Built to last, your new EtherFast 10/100
Workgroup Switch delivers optimal high-end video, gaming, multimedia,
database, and other speed-intensive applications at blazing speeds.
10/100 Workgroup Switches
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Contents
Introduction
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Your EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch
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Hardware Installation
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Planning Your Network Layout
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Installing Your Switch
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Tips on Switching Your Network
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About Fast Ethernet
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History of Fast Ethernet
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Switches versus Hubs
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Appendix
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Twisted-Pair Cabling
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Crimping Your Own Network Cables
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Specifications
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Contact/Warranty Information
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