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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

12

Contact/Warranty Information

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Содержание EtherFast EZXS55W v2

Страница 1: ...Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 10 100 Workgroup Switches User Guide Use this guide to install EZXS55W v2 EZXS88W v2 EZXS16W ...

Страница 2: ...ation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quali ty performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please direct...

Страница 3: ... 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 bi...

Страница 4: ...hich must be stacked with a stacking cable counts as one hub or node on the network In Fast Ethernet networks your 10 100 Switch acts as a repeater regenerat ing data signals before passing them on to the next device Passive hubs do not function as repeaters From Switch Hub Switch or Hub Switch or Hub Hub Workstation 1 Maximum Distance 100 meters 328 feet 1 5 meters 16 4 feet 1 100 meters 328 feet...

Страница 5: ...tch hub etc The ports operate in either full or half duplex which lets you run at speeds of 200Mbps 100Mbps 20Mbps or 10Mbps Each port on your Switch can connect to workstations file servers hubs repeaters bridges routers or other switches Connections to the switch require UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ 45 tips not to exceed 100 meters 328 feet in length See page 10 for more details on cab...

Страница 6: ... such as network administrators directly to your Switch to channel dedicated band width in full duplex mode if operating in full duplex to each station The Switch will have dedicated communication with all its connections simultane ously whereas a hub can only communicate in half duplex transfer mode and broadcasts information to all ports Conserving Bandwidth with 10Mbps 100Mbps Segments 10BaseT ...

Страница 7: ...sures that Fast Ethernet will not fall obsolete to upgrades in speed standards and main tains use of all your old equipment until you decide to buy speedier replace ments Scalability allows you to budget for your networking needs over time Now networks can custom run fast and slow segments at the same time for different users and departments Publishing R D and accounting depart ments can enjoy 100...

Страница 8: ...gh or crossover cables A Category 5 cable has 8 thin color coded wires inside that run from one end of the cable to the other All 8 wires are used In a straight through cable wires 1 2 3 and 6 at one end of the cable are also wires 1 2 3 and 6 at the other end In a crossover cable the order of the wires change from one end to the other wire 1 becomes 3 and 2 becomes 6 See the diagrams on the next ...

Страница 9: ...ys Warranty Information Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10 100 Workgroup Switch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for FIVE years from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this warranty period contact Linksys Customer Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number When returning a product mark the Return Authorization Number c...

Страница 10: ... Copyright 2000 Linksys All Rights Reserved http www linksys com ...

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