Linksys EF1324 manual Installing the Switch, RJ-45 Ports, Gigabit Ports, Console Port

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The RJ-45 Ports

The Switch is equipped with twenty-four 10/100 RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10-100Mbps in half-duplex mode, or 20-200Mbps in full-duplex mode. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps or 100Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.

To connect a device to a port, you will need to use a network cable. If you are using 100BaseTX devices you will need to use UTP Category 5 (or better) cable. The two Gigabit ports require UTP Category 5e cable (or better).

The Gigabit Ports

The Switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports. These ports provide links to high-speed network segments or individual workstations at speeds of up to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). The two Gigabit ports require UTP Category 5e cable (or better).

The Console Port

The Switch is equipped with a RS-232 serial port (located on the rear of the Switch) that allows you to connect to a computer (for configuration purposes) using the provided serial cable.

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Installing the Switch

Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Considerations

If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) or Gigabit (1000Mbps) applications, you must observe this guideline:

The maximum UTP cabling length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100m).

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 simultaneous- ly, doubling a port’s potential data throughput.

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

Positioning the Switch

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

•Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluores- cent 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 of one inch (25 mm) clearance.

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

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Contents User Guide Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Getting to Know the Switch LEDsRJ-45 Ports Installing the SwitchPre-Installation Considerations Gigabit PortsPowering on the Switch Switch ManagementRack-Mounting the Switch Uplinking the SwitchWeb Management Connecting the Serial Cable to the Switch and Computer Telnet ManagementOverview Configuring the Switch Using the Console InterfaceLogging On to the Switch Main MenuSystem Information Menu System InformationSwitch Information Management Setup MenuNetwork Configuration IP ConfigurationHttp Configuration IP Connectivity Test PingSerial Port Configuration Snmp ConfigurationSnmp Communities IP Trap ManagersUser Configuration Add UserConfiguration File Tftp DownloadManagement Access Control Device Control MenuSystem Mode Port Configuration Layer 2 MenuMirror Port Configuration Port Trunking ConfigurationStatic Unicast Address Configuration Add Static Address EntryApply Static Multicast Address Configuration Add Multicast Address EntryBridge Configuration Bridge MenuSpanning Tree Port Configuration Vlan MenuVlan Port Configuration Vlan and PriorityVlan Table Configuration IP MenuSubnet Configuration Modify SubnetSubnet Configuration Modify RIP Configuration Subnet Configuration Modify Ospf ConfigurationSubnet Configuration Modify Dvmrp Configuration Protocol Configuration Add SubnetARP Configuration RIP ConfigurationOspf Configuration Menu IP Menu Ospf Area Configuration Ospf Area Configuration Add Ospf AreaOspf Area Range Configuration Add Ospf RangeOspf Virtual Link Configuration Add Ospf Virtual LinkOspf Host Route Configuration Add Ospf Host RouteBootp Relay Database Configuration Add Bootp Relay ServerIgmp Snooping Configuration Static ARP Table Add Static ARP EntryStatic Route Table Add Routing EntryDefault Route Menu Security MenuMAC Filtering Configuration Security ModeAdd MAC Address Filter IP Security Filtering Configuration Igmp Snooping ConfigurationAdd IP Address Filter Network Monitor Menu Port Statistics/Statistics MenuPort Statistics InterfacesEthernet Rmon Statistics Layer 2 Address Table Spanning Tree Bridge Information Spanning Tree Port Information Vlan Information Vlan Dynamic Registration InformationVlan Forwarding Information IP Multicast Registration TableSubnet Information ARP Table Routing TableMulticast Table Menu Igmp CacheMulticast Forwarding Cache Dvmrp Routing Table Dvmrp Neighbor TableOspf Table Menu Ospf Interface TableOspf Link State Table Ospf Neighbor TableOspf Virtual Neighbor Table System Restart MenuTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsExit Your firmware has now been updated AppendixUpgrading Firmware via the Serial Port Glossary 121 123 Specifications EnvironmentalContact Information Warranty InformationTechnical Support RMA Issues Fax Sales InformationT p / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m