User manual LINKSYS EG0008

[. . . ] Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. FCC STATEMENT The EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] The RX (Receive) LED flickers when data is being received through the port. When the LED is off, there is no data being transferred through the port. If the FD/COL (Full Duplex/Collision) LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in Full Duplex mode. If this LED is flickering too often, there may be a problem with your connection. 1000 100 10 TX RX FD/COL 4 5 Instant GigabitTM Series EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch Installing the EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch Overview Installing your EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch may involve installing both an adapter and the GigaSwitch. If you are integrating these items into an existing nework, some additional steps may be necessary involving settings for your existing equipment. Consult your Network Administrator for more information about how the GigaSwitch will interface with your existing network components. Installing 10/100/1000 The 8-Port Gigaswitch Connecting Computers To Your Switch Your Switch's front panel has eight RJ-45 ports. Each 10/100/1000 port automatically detects the speed and duplex of the attached cabling to a network card, switch, hub, etc. The ports operate in either full or half duplex, which lets you run at speeds of 2000Mbps, 1000Mbps, 200Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10Mbps. Each 10/100/1000 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 (UTP Category 5e for Gigabit connections--UTP Category 3 can be used with 10Mbps connections) with RJ-45 tips, not to exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. To connect a computer directly to the switch, plug one end of a standard network cable into the switch, then plug the other end of the cable into the computer's network adapter. Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Plug in the GigaSwitch's power cable. As devices make connections to the Switch's ports, each port's corresponding TX or RX LED will light up. The remaining LEDs will also light up according to how your connection is made, e. g. If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify that your network cabling is securely crimped and installed properly. Tips on Switching Your Network Tips on Switching Your Network Here are some of the ways your new EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch can help you optimize your network speed. · Speed up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers, and key users, such as network administrators, directly to your Switch to channel dedicated bandwidth in full-duplex mode (if operating in full-duplex) to each station. Category 5e link lengths are limited to 100 meters by the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568A cabling standard. Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card (NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or Internet. For example, Ethernet 10/100 cards, hubs and switches can determine the highest speed of the node they are connected to and adjust their transmission rate accordingly. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data. [. . . ] Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and printers. 10 11 Instant GigabitTM Series EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8-Port GigaSwitch Specifications Model Number Standards Protocol Ports Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PROCESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. [. . . ]