Linksys SFE2010P manual Sample Network Configuration, Maximum Cabling Distances

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Connecting Devices

Connecting Devices

Sample Network Configuration

This chapter explains how to physically connect your network devices to the switch.

•”Sample Network Configuration,” on page 5

•”Maximum Cabling Distances,” on page 5

•”Before You Install the Switch... ,” on page 6

•”Placement Options,” on page 6

•”Connecting the Cables,” on page 8

Sample Network Configuration

For an example of a possible network configuration, see the application diagrams shown below.

Maximum Cabling Distances

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:

From	To	Maximum Distance


Switch	Switch or Hub*	100 meters (328 feet)

Hub	Hub	5 meters (16.4 feet)

Switch or Hub	Computer	100 meters (328 feet)

*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).

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Contents Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch Table of Contents Contacts Welcome What’s in this User Guide?Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P SFE2010/P Front PanelGetting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P SFE2010/P Back Panel Sample Network Configuration Maximum Cabling DistancesDesktop Placement Before You Install the SwitchPlacement Options Rack-Mount Placement Connecting the Cables Wall-Mount PlacementConnecting Devices Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility Using Menus in the Web-Based UtilityViewing On-line Help Using the Console Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminalUsing the Console Set the serial port settings as follows Selecting Menu Options and Actions Connecting to the Switch with TelnetLogging On to the Console Using the Switch Main Menu System ConfigurationTo open this menu System InformationTo open this screen Versions General InformationManagement Settings To change the system contact, system name, and locationTo change the baud rate of the serial port Serial Port ConfigurationTelnet Configuration SSH Configuration To change the time-out settingSSH Server Configuration To change SSH Server settingsTo change SSH Crypto Key Generation settings Username & Password Settings To generate the crypto keySecurity Settings To change User & Password settingsSSL Generate Certificate To edit and execute a certificateShow Certificate Disable Active Management Access ProfileTo disable the active management access profile Default Vlan Setup Vlan ManagementIP Configuration To edit the Vlan IDIPv4 Address Configuration To renew Dhcp IPv6 Address ConfigurationTo edit the IPv4 address settings To edit the IPv6 interface settings To edit the IPv6 address settings IPv6 Address Table To edit the Isatap tunnel settings IPv6 Default Gateway To edit the IPv6 default gateway settingsHttp Configuration Https ConfigurationTo change the Http settings To open the screenNetwork Configuration To change Https settingsTo change the IP address To begin the ping testPing IPv6 To begin the trace route test TraceRoute IPv6 Upgrade / Backup IPv4 File ManagementUpgrade / Backup IPv6 To enter the IPv4 Upgrade/Backup file name and locationTo enter the IPv6 Upgrade/Backup file name and location To download a file from the specified locationTo enter the active image settings Active ImageRestore System Default Settings Reset to Factory SettingsReboot System To restore system default settingsStack Configuration Port StatusPort Status PoE StatusPort Configuration Port SettingsPoE Settings To configure the portsSystem Mode Layer 2 / Layer 3 Selection To configure the PoE settingsTo edit the system mode or stacking mode HelpLogout US/Canada Contacts EU ContactsCustomer Site Survey Yes Limited Warranty Exclusions and LimitationsObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support Obtaining Warranty ServiceIndustry Canada Statement EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeSpecifications Radius Vlan EMC 080312A-LB