Linksys EFAH16W User Guide - Page 3

Table of Contents Introduction The 10/100 Workgroup Hubs About Fast Ethernet Getting to Know the 10/100 Workgroup Hubs Package Contents LEDs Planning Your Network Connecting Nodes to the Hub Uplinking the Hub Powering On the Hub Appendix Twisted-Pair Cabling Crimping Your Own Network Cable Product Specifications Contact/Warranty Information Instant EtherFast® Series 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9 10/100 Workgroup Hubs Introduction The EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Hubs The EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Hubs from Linksys are the fastest, most economical way to build or expand your network! Ready to run right out of the box, the 10/100 hubs let you connect computers or other nodes together in seconds. The auto-sensing ports automatically adjust to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds, allowing you to mix 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware together any way you like! Combine low-cost 10Mbps computers with highspeed Fast Ethernet workstations--save thousands of dollars by putting 100Mbps hardware only where you need it most! Each hub includes a built-in shared uplink port that lets you plug into 10Mbps or 100Mbps hubs, switches, or backbones for easy expansion. Advanced error handling, auto-partitioning, data-collision control, and autopolarity correction protect your data during transmissions. Compatible with virtually all major operating systems including, Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Millennium, and Novell NetWare, this professional-grade hub offers your growing network the freedom to use both 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds. With an amazing range of expansion possibilities and an impressive array of advanced features, each 10/100 Workgroup Hub is one powerful and compact device--all for an attractive price that's hard to beat! 1