Linksys SRW224 Pre-Installation Considerations, Hardware Installation, Full-Duplex Considerations

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

Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet Considerations

If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following guidelines:

Full-Duplex Considerations

As previously mentioned, the Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 ports. Full-duplex operation allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a port’s potential data throughput.

If you will be using the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100 meters).

Positioning the Switch

Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:

•Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.

•Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

•Position the Switch away from water and moisture sources.

•To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch, be sure to provide a minimum clearance of two inches (50 mm).

•Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four units high.

•Connect Network Devices

Hardware Installation

To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:

1.Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.

2.Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.

3.Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

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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 Ports Getting to Know the SwitchLEDs Back Panel Console Port RJ-45 PortsGigabit Expansion Ports Maximum Cabling Distances Connecting the SwitchOverview 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 MenuLogout Port ConfigurationPort Status 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 Gigabit Ethernet Appendix a Fast Ethernet and Gigabit EthernetAbout Fast Ethernet Crimping your own Network Cables Appendix B CablingTwisted Pair Cabling 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information