Linksys EFAH05W, EFAH24, EFAH16W, EFAH08W manual Introduction, About This Guide

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Introduction

The EtherFast 10/100 Auto-Sensing series of hubs from Linksys is the fastest, most economical way to build or expand an enterprise 100Mbps network! Ready to run right out of the box, each 10/100 hub lets you con- nect computers or other nodes together in seconds, with auto-sensing ports that automatically adjust to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds -- mix 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware together any way you like! Combine low-cost 10Mbps computers with high-speed Fast Ethernet workstations-- save thousands of dollars by putting 100Mbps hardware only where you need it most!

Each hub includes a built-in uplink port that lets you plug into 10Mbps or 100Mbps hubs, stacking hubs, switches, or backbones for easy future expansion. Advanced error handling, auto partitioning, data collision con- trol, and auto polarity correction protect your data during transmissions. Compatible with virtually all operating systems like Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare, the professional-grade Auto-Sensing series of hubs offers your growing enterprise network the freedom to use both 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds, together with an amaz- ing range of expansion possibilities -- all for an attractive price that’s hard to beat!

About This Guide

This guide explains how to install and use a number of different EtherFast 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hub models. Some models are rack mountable, while others are designed for desktop use. All of the models can be used inter- changeably.

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Contents EtherFast 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hubs Copyright & Trademarks Contents Introduction About This GuideAbout Fast Ethernet Planning Your Network Front and Back Panels LED Indicators 100/10 ColOptional Fiber Optic Expansion Module Connecting Nodes to the Auto-Sensing HubMounting the Hub Uplinking the Hub Uplinking the 5-Port Hub Powering On the Hub Resetting the HubAppendix Twisted Pair CablingHow To Install An Add-On Module Fiber Optic Modules Cable type Module in Hub a Module in hub B 16/50 Maximum distance Meters 16 meters 100BaseTX Distance Extender Module Page Specifications PortsCustomer Support T p / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m