Linksys EG008W User Guide

Linksys EG008W - Instant Gigabit Workgroup Switch Manual

Linksys EG008W manual content summary:

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    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch User Guide WIRED Model No. EG008W
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 3 The Front Panel 3 The Back Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 5 Overview 5 Before You Install the Switch... 6 Placement
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 5 Figure 3-2: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 6 Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-4: Connect the Power 7
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    files across the network. Connect your Gigabit-equipped workstations to the Switch's 10/100/1000 ports, so they will have full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to 1000Mbps, while the other clients continue to run at their current 10/100Mbps speeds. Use the instructions in this User Guide to help
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    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
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    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. LEDs POWER 1-8 Figure 2-1: Front Panel Green. The POWER LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on. Green. A numbered LED lights up when there is a
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch The Back Panel The ports are located on the back panel of the Switch. Ports 10/100/1000 ETHERNET 1-8 Power Figure 2-2: Back Panel The Switch is equipped with eight auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. These ports support auto MDI/MDIX
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    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. Internet Cable/DSL Modem 10/100/1000 Router Desktop
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    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,
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 -
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    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
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    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
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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    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. Consumers are
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    EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Appendix F: Regulatory Information 17
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    EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Appendix F: Regulatory Information 18
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    EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Appendix F: Regulatory Information 19
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    EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix F: Regulatory Information 20
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    Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking
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Model No.
WIRED
8-Port Workgroup Switch
Gigabit
EG008W
User Guide