Page 3 - Your EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch; Contents; Introduction
Introduction Your EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch Congratulations on purchasing your new Linksys EtherFast 10/100Workgroup Switch for your network's 10/100 migration needs. The EtherFast10/100 Workgroup Switch is the easiest, most versatile way to boost your net-work's performance while migrating ...
Page 4 - Hardware Installation; Planning Your Network Layout
3 10/100 Workgroup Switches Instant EtherFast ® Series 2 Hardware Installation Planning Your Network Layout Building a Fast Ethernet network involves more topology rules in addition tothe 10BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations andcabling specif ications. Data loss, collision...
Page 5 - Front Panel - EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch; • EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch; LED; LED Configuration Chart; Installing Your Switch
Powering On the Switch Plug in the Switch's AC power adapter. Each time your Switch powers up, itwill run a Diagnostic/Self-Test. After the test, the Power LED will light up.As connections to the Switch’s LEDs are powered on, each port's correspon-ding Link/Act LED will light up. The remaining LEDs ...
Page 6 - About Fast Ethernet; History of Fast Ethernet; Tips on Switching Your Network
About Fast Ethernet History of Fast Ethernet Standard Ethernet has been the most popular networking technology duringthis past decade, with a maximum data throughput of 10Mbps. But theEthernet standard has fallen out of favor as today’s massive graphics, multi-media, and other data-intensive applica...
Page 7 - Switches versus Hubs
A network without a switch is called a shared network because every nodeon the network competes for a fraction of the total bandwidth. In a sharednetwork, data packets are randomly broadcasted to all stations until they discover their intended destination. Consequently, considerable time andbandwidt...
Page 8 - Appendix; Crimping Your Own Network Cables
11 10/100 Workgroup Switches 10 Instant EtherFast ® Series Appendix There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good secondchoice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub.Cros...
Page 9 - Customer Support; Specifications
13 10/100 Workgroup Switches Model Numbers EZXS55W v2 (5-Port)EZXS88W v2 (8-Port)EZXS16W (16-Port) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Protocol CSMA/CD Ports 5, 8, or 16 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 Ports, One Shared RJ-45 Uplink Port (5 & 8-Port models) Speed Per Port (Mbps) Half...