Linksys SRW224 manual Connecting the Switch, Overview, Maximum Cabling Distances

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

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 in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration

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

Maximum Cabling Distances.

Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances

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 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Front Panel List of FiguresAddrees Field Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView LEDs Getting to Know the Switch Ports Back Panel Gigabit Expansion Ports RJ-45 PortsConsole Port Overview Connecting the SwitchMaximum Cabling Distances Hardware Installation Pre-Installation ConsiderationsPositioning the Switch Fast Ethernet ConsiderationsDesktop Placement Placement OptionsRack-Mount Placement Uplinking the SwitchConfiguring the HyperTerminal Application Configuration using the Console InterfaceLogin Configuring the Switch through the Console InterfaceSwitch Screens Switch Main MenuSystem Information System ConfigurationPassword Configuration Advanced Switch ConfigurationFirmware Update IP Configuration14 Send File Restore System Default SettingReturn to Main Menu Reboot SystemPort Status Port ConfigurationLogout Password Screen Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilitySystem Tab Advanced Switch Configuration FigureSystem Tab-Username/Password Setting Password SettingPort Tab Click Apply when finished with your changes802.1Q Vlan Mode Vlan ConfigurationTrunk Tab Vlan TabEdit a 802.1Q Vlan Group Advanced 802.1Q Vlan SettingAdd a PortBased Vlan Group PortBased Vlan ModeLogout Tab QoS ConfigurationAbout 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 Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information