Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 16-port and 24-port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Use this guide to install: EF3116, EF3124, EF4116, and EF4124 User Guide
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EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches Features Package Contents 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Planning Your Network Installing an Ethernet Switch Reading an Ethernet Switch’s LED Display Tips on Switching Your Network 3 3 4 6 7 Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules (models EF3116 &
Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Package Contents Planning Your Network Building a Fast Ethernet network involves a few more topology rules in addition to 10BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications. Data loss, collisions, and other network problems causing down time are likely to result if the rules below are not followed.
Instant EtherFast® Series Configuration A shows one possible way to set up an Ethernet Switch in a Fast Ethernet environment. Note that an Ethernet Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling for all its connections, like all Fast Ethernet network hardware. All of the workstations below can access all resources on the network - 10Mbps users can access the 100Mbps nodes, and vice versa.
Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Powering On an Ethernet Switch Tips on Switching Your Network Plug in an Ethernet Switch's AC power cable. The Switch will first run a diagnostic Self-Test, which just takes a few seconds. After the test, the Power LED will light up to indicate that the unit is powered on. As each node is powered on, the corresponding port’s Link/Activity (Link/Act) LED will light up.
Instant EtherFast® Series Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules (models EF3116 & EF3124 ONLY) EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 4. Secure the fiber module with the screws from the faceplate. You may now remount the Switch into its rack if needed, then reconnect the AC power cable to power on the Switch and resume normal operation. 5. Install your multimode fiber optic cabling from the module. Important: Fiber Optic Modules will only function with model numbers: EF3116 and EF3124.
Instant EtherFast® Series The fiber module does not autosense, so you must set it to run at either full or half duplex. Prior to installing the fiber module into the expansion port, use the jumpers on the card as shown in Figure A-1. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Appendix B: About Fast Ethernet History of Fast Ethernet Standard Ethernet has been the most popular networking technology during this past decade, with a maximum data throughput of 10Mbps.
Instant EtherFast® Series An Ethernet Switch’s autosensing feature gives you a key advantage over other forms of networking by upgrading speed-critical network segments to 100Mbps while allowing existing 10BaseT subnetworks to operate within it. Running 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware speeds alongside each other in an Ethernet Switch eliminates the need to purchase new hardware, rewire, and reconfigure an entire site all at once.
Instant EtherFast® Series DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that dramatically increases the digital capacity of ordinary telephone lines into the home or office and, by employing unused bandwidth, still allows for normal phone usage. DSL provides "always-on" operation, eliminating the need to dial in to the service. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of 10 Mbps.
Instant EtherFast® Series Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnetworks; they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Environmental EF3116/EF3124 EF3116/EF3124 Specifications Dimensions 7 .1” x 1.75” x 16.93” 180mm x 44.5mm x 430mm Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.
Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Contact Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.
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