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Instant Gigabit Series
®
EtherFast 10/100/1000
8+1 Workgroup
GigaSwitch
Use this guide to install :
EG0801W
User Guide
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. EtherFast is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY ® Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ONE year from the dat
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® EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Instant Gigabit Series Contents Introduction ® Your EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch ® st 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup Gigaswitch Introduction 1 ® ® Congratulations on purchasing your new Linksys EtherFast 10/100/1000 Your EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch 1 Workgroup GigaSwitch for your network's 10/100/1000 migration needs. The Features 1 ® EtherFast 10/100/1000 Workgroup GigaSwitch is the easiest, most versatile Packa
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Package Contents ® Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100/1000 Workgroup GigaSwitch The 10/100/1000 Workgroup GigaSwitch’s Rear Panel ® • One 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup Gigaswitch The Workgroup GigaSwitch’s Ports • One AC Power Adapter • One Stacking/Wall Mounting Module GigaSwitch The GigaSwitch port is used to connect to the PC into which you have installed an Instant Gigabit • One User Guide and Registration Card Netwo
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch The LED Indicators The 10/100/1000 Workgroup GigaSwitch’s Front Panel Planning Your Network Overview Building a Gigabit network involves more topology rules in addition to the 10BaseT/100BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications. Data loss, collisions, and other network problems causing down time are likely to occur if the rules below are not followed. • Use UTP Category 5 (
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch nates the need to purchase new hardware, rewire and reconfigure an entire ® site all at once. This scalability factor ensures that Fast Ethernet will not fall Installing the EtherFast obsolete to upgrades in speed standards and maintains use of all your old equipment until you decide to buy speedier replacements. 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup Scalability allows you to budget for your networking needs over time. GigaSwitch o
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Tips on Switching Your Network Tips on Switching Your Network Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Plug in the GigaSwitch's AC power adapter. The Power LED will light up. As Here are some of the ways your new EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup devices make connections to the Switch’s ports, each port's corresponding GigaSwitch can help you optimize your network speed. Link/Act LED will light up. The remain
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch CAT 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify Glossary "categories" (the singular is commonly referred to as "CAT") of twisted pair cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs. that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum through
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Unlike e-mail programs in which graphics and program files have to be Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure- "attached," FTP is designed to handle binary files directly and does not add the ment for data transmission. overhead of encoding and decoding the data. Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data Full Duplex - The ability of a device or line to t
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® Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Warranty Information Specifications BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE Model Number EG0801W FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF 802.3x PURCHASE. Protocol CSMA/CD IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID Ports Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, One Gbps Full- FOR THE PRODUCT
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Instant Gigabit Series Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support and RMA Issues 800-326-7114 949-261-1288 Fax 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com Web http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com 16
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