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Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview Before You Install the Switch...
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel Figure 2-2: Back Panel Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration Figure 3-2: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 3-4: Connect the Power 3 4 5 6 7 7
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch. The Switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000Mbps network clients, so all workstations will perform at their maximum speeds. Gigabit speeds are perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to quickly move large files across the network.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch • Appendix D: Specifications This appendix provides the Switch’s technical specifications. • Appendix E: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Switch’s warranty information. • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Switch’s regulatory information. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Switch's LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 2-1: Front Panel LEDs POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on. 1-8 Green. A numbered LED lights up when there is a connection made through its corresponding port. It flashes to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch The Back Panel The ports are located on the back panel of the Switch. Figure 2-2: Back Panel Ports 10/100/1000 ETHERNET 1-8 Power The Switch is equipped with eight auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. These ports support auto MDI/MDIX cable detection and network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps. They can operate in half and full-duplex modes.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown below.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Before You Install the Switch... When you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines: • Make sure that the Switch will be accessible and that the cables can be easily connected. • Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. • Position the Switch away from sources of water and moisture. Placement Options Before connecting cables to the Switch, first you will physically install the Switch.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Connecting the Switch To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off. 2. For a 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch. 3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device. 4.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet runs at speeds of 1Gbps (Gigabit per second), ten times faster than 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, but it still integrates seamlessly with 100Mbps Fast Ethernet hardware. Users can connect Gigabit Ethernet hardware with either fiber optic cabling or copper Category 5e cabling, with fiber optics more suited for network backbones.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix B: Windows Help Almost all networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix C: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix D: Specifications Model EG008W - Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab Ports 8 RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps ports Cabling Type Cat5e LEDs Power, 1-8 Green Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.51" x 1.06" x 5.51" (140 mm x 27 mm x 140 mm) Unit Weight 10.69 oz. (0.30 kg) Power Input: Voltage Range 110VAC, Frequency Range 50 – 60Hz, 8W max. Output: 12VDC, 1A Certifications FCC, UL, CE, CSA Operating Temp.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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