Page 3 - Table of Contents
24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 4 The Front Panel 4 The Back Panel 5 The Side Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 7 Overview 7 Pre-Installation Considerations ...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration
24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5 Figure 2-3: Side Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 7 Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch 9 Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Sw...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. This Switch will allow you to network better than ever. This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-...
Page 8 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Switch’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: G...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch; The Front Panel; LEDs; Ports
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SwitchThe Front Panel 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel. LEDs System Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch...
Page 11 - The Back Panel; The Side Panel
5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SwitchThe Back Panel 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView The Back Panel The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord. The Side Panel The security slot is located on a side pan...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch; Overview; Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
7 Chapter 3: Connecting the SwitchOverview 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView 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 in Fig...
Page 14 - Pre-Installation Considerations; Fast Ethernet Considerations; Hardware Installation
8 Chapter 3: Connecting the SwitchPre-Installation Considerations 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Pre-Installation Considerations Fast Ethernet Considerations If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following guidelines: Full...
Page 15 - Placement Options; Desktop Placement
9 Chapter 3: Connecting the SwitchPlacement Options 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices. 5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Gigabit port on the Switch, and connect the other e...
Page 16 - Uplinking the Switch
10 Chapter 3: Connecting the SwitchUplinking the Switch 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Rack-Mount Placement To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below. 1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towar...
Page 17 - Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
11 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceOverview 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface Overview The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic switch configuration. You can easily manage your network fro...
Page 18 - Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface; Switch Screens
12 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface Login When you finish configuring the Hyper Terminal, the Login screen will appear. The...
Page 19 - System Configuration; System Information
13 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView System Configuration System Configuration displays: 1. System Information 2. Advanced Switch Configuration 3. Password Setting 4. IP Configu...
Page 21 - IP Configuration; Firmware Update
15 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView IP Configuration IP information is displayed here. • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is displayed. • IP Address. This IP Address ...
Page 22 - Restore System Default Setting
16 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView The Send File screen will appear. Click Browse to locate the firmware file. Select the Xmodem protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Cli...
Page 23 - Return to Main Menu
17 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Reboot System If you would like to reboot the Switch, select Reboot System and press Enter . Return to Main Menu Select Return to Main Menu ...
Page 24 - Logout
18 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console InterfaceConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port Status This screen allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable, Link Status, Spd/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed. Por...
Page 26 - System Tab; Advanced Switch Configuration
20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilitySystem Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView System Tab The System tab displays the system information. • Firmware version. The current firmware version is displayed. • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is display...
Page 27 - Password Setting
21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilitySystem Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Collision Retry Forever. In a collision, a packet will be re-sent until it reaches its destination. To enable this feature, select Enable from the drop-down menu. To disable thi...
Page 28 - Port Tab; Port Configuration
22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilityPort Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port Tab This tab allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable, Link Status, Spd/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed. Click Click here to configure Speed/Duplex of ea...
Page 29 - VLAN Configuration
23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilityTrunk Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Trunk Tab This tab allows you to configure the trunk group. Select the port, then select if it is a normal port, then select the group you want to add the port to. Click Apply wh...
Page 30 - Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting
24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilityVLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting For each port, select Drop or Forward for Nonmember and Untagged. Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group To add an 802.1QVLAN group, enter an identifying number bet...
Page 31 - PortBased VLAN Mode; Add a PortBased VLAN Group
25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilityVLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView If you change from an 802.1q VLAN mode to a Port-based VLAN mode, this screen will appear. PortBased VLAN Mode The VLAN Group list will display the existing VLAN groups.To add a V...
Page 32 - QoS Configuration; Logout Tab
26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilityVLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView QoS Configuration This screen allows you to configure the QoS. Select the QoS Mode of High Low = 3:1 , Disable QoS Priority , High Empty Then Low , High Low = 3:1 , High Low = 5:1...
Page 33 - Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet; About Fast Ethernet
27 Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit EthernetAbout Fast Ethernet 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet 1. As the demand for desktop video, multimedia development, imaging, and other speed-intensive applications cont...
Page 34 - Crimping your own Network Cables
28 Appendix B: CablingOverview 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix B: Cabling Overview Twisted Pair Cabling and Fiber Optic Cabling are discussed in this appendix. Twisted Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most...
Page 36 - Fiber Optic Cabling
30 Appendix B: CablingFiber Optic Cabling 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Fiber Optic Cabling Fiber optic cabling is made from flexible, optically efficient strands of glass and coated with a layer of rubber tubing, fiber optics use photons of light instead of electrons to send a...
Page 43 - Appendix C: Windows Help; Shared Resources
31 Appendix C: Windows Help 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless 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 access...
Page 44 - Appendix E: Specifications
38 Appendix E: Specifications 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Ports 24 - 10/100 , 2 - 10/100/1000, 1 - MiniGBIC, 1-Console Cabling Type UTP CAT 5e or better LEDs System, Link/Act, Gigabit, Gigabit 1, Gigab...
Page 45 - Appendix F: Warranty Information
39 Appendix F: Warranty Information 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix F: 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 workma...
Page 46 - Appendix G: Regulatory Information
40 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix G: 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 t...
Page 47 - Appendix H: Contact Information
41 Appendix H: Contact Information 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find informa...