Linksys SRW224 manual Getting to Know the Switch, LEDs, Ports

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24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

The Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

	Figure 2-1: Front Panel
LEDs
System	Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch.
LINK/ACT	Green. Lights to indicate a functional network link through the corresponding port (1
	through 24) with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the Switch is actively sending
	or receiving data over that port.
Ports
LAN (1-24)	The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as other
	switches or routers.

Gigabit1 /Gigabit2 / The switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports and a mini GBIC port that is shared with

miniGBIBGigabit Port 2. If Gigabit Port 2 is being used, the minGBIC port cannot be used. They link to

high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of up to 1000Mbps.

Gigabit	Green. Lights to indicate the port is working in Gigabit mode.
Console	The Console port is where you connect a serial cable from a PC’s serial port.

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Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView List of Figures Front PanelAddrees Field Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView LEDs Getting to Know the SwitchPorts Back Panel Gigabit Expansion Ports RJ-45 PortsConsole Port Overview Connecting the SwitchMaximum Cabling Distances Positioning the Switch Pre-Installation ConsiderationsHardware Installation Fast Ethernet ConsiderationsPlacement Options Desktop PlacementUplinking the Switch Rack-Mount PlacementConfiguration using the Console Interface Configuring the HyperTerminal ApplicationSwitch Screens Configuring the Switch through the Console InterfaceLogin Switch Main MenuSystem Configuration System InformationAdvanced Switch Configuration Password ConfigurationIP Configuration Firmware UpdateRestore System Default Setting 14 Send FileReboot System Return to Main MenuPort Status Port ConfigurationLogout Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility Password ScreenAdvanced Switch Configuration Figure System TabPassword Setting System Tab-Username/Password SettingClick Apply when finished with your changes Port TabTrunk Tab Vlan Configuration802.1Q Vlan Mode Vlan TabAdvanced 802.1Q Vlan Setting Edit a 802.1Q Vlan GroupPortBased Vlan Mode Add a PortBased Vlan GroupQoS Configuration Logout TabAbout Fast Ethernet Appendix a Fast Ethernet and Gigabit EthernetAbout Gigabit Ethernet Twisted Pair Cabling Appendix B CablingCrimping your own Network Cables Figure B-2 Straight-Through Cable Fiber Optic Cabling Appendix D Glossary Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information