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... Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches About This...
... Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches About This...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Features 1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Planning Your Network 2 Installing an Ethernet Switch 3 Reading an Ethernet Switch's LED Display 3 Tips on Switching Your Network 4 Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules(Models EF3116 & EF3124 ONLY) 5 Installing a Fiber Optic Expansion Module 5 Reading a Fiber Module's LED Display 6 Appendix.../96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 11 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 15 Software in Linksys Products 15 Software Licenses 15 EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Features 1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Planning Your Network 2 Installing an Ethernet Switch 3 Reading an Ethernet Switch's LED Display 3 Tips on Switching Your Network 4 Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules(Models EF3116 & EF3124 ONLY) 5 Installing a Fiber Optic Expansion Module 5 Reading a Fiber Module's LED Display 6 Appendix.../96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 11 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 15 Software in Linksys Products 15 Software Licenses 15 EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
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...Pause Frame for full duplex •• Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention •• Broadcaststormcontrolavoidsunnecessarybandwidth absorption EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Product Overview 1 Features •• 16 or 24 autosensing 10/100 full duplex, auto MDI/ MDI-X.... Also included are small enough to help prevent packet collisions. No matter how intensive your network demands, the EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your network grows •• Run blazing speeds up to let you can deliver them....
...Pause Frame for full duplex •• Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention •• Broadcaststormcontrolavoidsunnecessarybandwidth absorption EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Product Overview 1 Features •• 16 or 24 autosensing 10/100 full duplex, auto MDI/ MDI-X.... Also included are small enough to help prevent packet collisions. No matter how intensive your network demands, the EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your network grows •• Run blazing speeds up to let you can deliver them....
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... in a row in a Fast Ethernet network. Configuration A EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 2 While allowing the 10Mbps and 100Mbps segments to communicate, an Ethernet Switch optimizes data traffic by switching the data packets to position any type of stacked hubs, which...and RJ-45 tips for all its connections, like all resources on the network. •• In Fast Ethernet, an Ethernet Switch acts as repeaters. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications. Installation Configuration A shows one hub or node on the network -...
... in a row in a Fast Ethernet network. Configuration A EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 2 While allowing the 10Mbps and 100Mbps segments to communicate, an Ethernet Switch optimizes data traffic by switching the data packets to position any type of stacked hubs, which...and RJ-45 tips for all its connections, like all resources on the network. •• In Fast Ethernet, an Ethernet Switch acts as repeaters. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications. Installation Configuration A shows one hub or node on the network -...
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... PCs Connect your PCs to -use network cabling with straight-through UTP Category 5 cabling. Powering On an Ethernet Switch Plug in place with additional screws (not supplied by Linksys). Ready-to an Ethernet Switch's ports with precrimped ends are two LEDs per port: the Link/Activity (Link/Act) LED and the Full Duplex... Green Yellow Solid light Connection Established Blinking light Transmitting/ Receiving Solid light Full duplex transfer mode Blinking light Collision Green Solid light Displays power status EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
... PCs Connect your PCs to -use network cabling with straight-through UTP Category 5 cabling. Powering On an Ethernet Switch Plug in place with additional screws (not supplied by Linksys). Ready-to an Ethernet Switch's ports with precrimped ends are two LEDs per port: the Link/Activity (Link/Act) LED and the Full Duplex... Green Yellow Solid light Connection Established Blinking light Transmitting/ Receiving Solid light Full duplex transfer mode Blinking light Collision Green Solid light Displays power status EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
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... help you to run at their destination intact. Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration An Etherfast Switch functions as a repeater, which are not readily compatible, but an Ethernet Switch can preserve your data's integrity and eliminate your Fast Ethernet network. A 10Mbps interface is also required for considerable speed, and a faster 100Mbps segment devoted...
... help you to run at their destination intact. Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration An Etherfast Switch functions as a repeater, which are not readily compatible, but an Ethernet Switch can preserve your data's integrity and eliminate your Fast Ethernet network. A 10Mbps interface is also required for considerable speed, and a faster 100Mbps segment devoted...
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...Fiber Optic Modules. Fiber cabling can transmit your Switch will only function with an expansion port for securing the fiber module to another switch without requiring signal regeneration. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Fiber Optic Modules Use the guidelines below to... use distance extenders, and hubs utilize both types of your Linksys dealer. Keep the screws for adding optional fiber optic expansion modules. If you must first power off the Switch by loosening the screws on the Switch and resume normal operation. 5. If it does not have ...
...Fiber Optic Modules. Fiber cabling can transmit your Switch will only function with an expansion port for securing the fiber module to another switch without requiring signal regeneration. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Fiber Optic Modules Use the guidelines below to... use distance extenders, and hubs utilize both types of your Linksys dealer. Keep the screws for adding optional fiber optic expansion modules. If you must first power off the Switch by loosening the screws on the Switch and resume normal operation. 5. If it does not have ...
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... Status Network Status Green Yellow Solid light Connection Established Blinking light Transmitting/ Receiving Solid light Full duplex transfer mode No light Half duplex transfer mode EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
... Status Network Status Green Yellow Solid light Connection Established Blinking light Transmitting/ Receiving Solid light Full duplex transfer mode No light Half duplex transfer mode EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet...
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...ºC) -40 to 158ºF (-40 to 70ºC) 20 to 95% noncondensing 20 to change without notice. Storage Temp. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 7 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications EF3116, EF3124 Standards Ports Speed Per Port Cabling Type LEDs Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Operating...
...ºC) -40 to 158ºF (-40 to 70ºC) 20 to 95% noncondensing 20 to change without notice. Storage Temp. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 7 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications EF3116, EF3124 Standards Ports Speed Per Port Cabling Type LEDs Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Operating...
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...allow the exclusion or limitation of vulnerability to the original end-user purchaser. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use or operation may require. All products and parts that ...repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with third party software or EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Warranty Information service offerings. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply...
...allow the exclusion or limitation of vulnerability to the original end-user purchaser. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use or operation may require. All products and parts that ...repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with third party software or EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Warranty Information service offerings. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply...
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...not include any fees for all inquiries to Linksys. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 9 Defective product covered by you. Technical ...Support This limited warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to : Linksys, P.O. Customers outside of the United...
...not include any fees for all inquiries to Linksys. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 9 Defective product covered by you. Technical ...Support This limited warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to : Linksys, P.O. Customers outside of the United...
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... specifications for example, in a wet basement or near water, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet other reproductive harm. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Regulatory Information Avis d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
... specifications for example, in a wet basement or near water, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet other reproductive harm. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Regulatory Information Avis d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
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... SOFTWARE. Software Licenses The software Licenses applicable to use of either in order (i) to enable Linksys to offer you to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - "Software" includes, and this product and may also be available for...
... SOFTWARE. Software Licenses The software Licenses applicable to use of either in order (i) to enable Linksys to offer you to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - "Software" includes, and this product and may also be available for...
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... damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may terminate this license document, but changing it . Open Source Software. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS... OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You...
... damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may terminate this license document, but changing it . Open Source Software. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS... OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You...
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... verbatim or with the Program. You must cause any work under copyright law: that is modified by running the Program). EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 17 These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of a free program will not reflect on the...
... verbatim or with the Program. You must cause any work under copyright law: that is modified by running the Program). EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches 17 These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of a free program will not reflect on the...
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... announcement, your rights to each and every part regardless of this License. Thus, it , under Section 2) in full compliance. 5. or, EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement c. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as such parties remain in object code...
... announcement, your rights to each and every part regardless of this License. Thus, it , under Section 2) in full compliance. 5. or, EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement c. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as such parties remain in object code...
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...revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from distribution of software generally. If the Program does EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement not specify a version number of this License, you may add an explicit geographical distribution ...terms and conditions either by patents or by all . In such case, this License and any later version", you may differ in this Linksys product contains open source software. If the Program specifies a version number of the free software distribution system, which applies to it is ...
...revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from distribution of software generally. If the Program does EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement not specify a version number of this License, you may add an explicit geographical distribution ...terms and conditions either by patents or by all . In such case, this License and any later version", you may differ in this Linksys product contains open source software. If the Program specifies a version number of the free software distribution system, which applies to it is ...
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... who decide to use this license for this service if you wish); And you must give the recipients all its users. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement To protect each distributor, we gave you must make sure that a company cannot effectively restrict the users...
... who decide to use this license for this service if you wish); And you must give the recipients all its users. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement To protect each distributor, we gave you must make sure that a company cannot effectively restrict the users...
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..., other than copying, distribution and modification are outside its terms, do not apply to those functions and data) to form executables. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement 1. GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. Each licensee is addressed...
..., other than copying, distribution and modification are outside its terms, do not apply to those functions and data) to form executables. EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Software License Agreement 1. GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. Each licensee is addressed...
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...to indicate that transmissions arrive at 100Mbps. • Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration An Etherfast Switch functions as a repeater, which just takes a few seconds. An Ethernet Switch can communicate with all its connections simultaneously. • Conserving Bandwidth with 100Mbps equipment. After the... designed to operate at 10Mbps, since 10BaseT has been the standard network speed to date. Powering On an Ethernet Switch Instant EtherFast® Series Plug in full duplex mode to each LED denotes. Front Panel LED Displays LEDs Network Status LEDs ...
...to indicate that transmissions arrive at 100Mbps. • Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration An Etherfast Switch functions as a repeater, which just takes a few seconds. An Ethernet Switch can communicate with all its connections simultaneously. • Conserving Bandwidth with 100Mbps equipment. After the... designed to operate at 10Mbps, since 10BaseT has been the standard network speed to date. Powering On an Ethernet Switch Instant EtherFast® Series Plug in full duplex mode to each LED denotes. Front Panel LED Displays LEDs Network Status LEDs ...