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GLOSSARY

Layer 2

Data Link layer in the ISO 7-Layer Data Communications Protocol. This is related directly to the hardware interface for network devices and passes on traffic based on MAC addresses.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Link Segment

Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a repeater and a PC.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computers and support devices.

Management Information Base (MIB)

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device.

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

Modal Bandwidth

Bandwidth for multimode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies with the modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal bandwidth is specified in units of MHz per km, which indicates the amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

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Contents User Guide Page EZ Switch 10/100/1000 User Guide Page Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a Japan Vcci Class aCE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety CompliancePower Cord Safety Power Cord Set Vii France et Pérou uniquementViii SchukoEnvironmental Statement Related Publications PurposeAudience Table of Contents Xii Configuring the SwitchMaking Network Connections Xiii Xiv Tables Figures XviXvii FiguresXviii Chapter About OverviewSwitch Architecture Network Management Options10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Port and Power Status LEDsDescription of Hardware SFP Slots1000 Connectivity Features and BenefitsPower Supply Socket Management ExpandabilityPerformance Introduction to Switching Chapter Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring ClosetRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Remote Connections with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEthernet Cabling RJ-45 ConnectionsMounting Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Optional Rack-Mounting EquipmentRack Mounting Attaching the Brackets Desktop or Shelf Mounting Attaching the Adhesive FeetInstalling an SFP Transceiver Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a SlotConnecting to a Power Source Power SocketTwisted-Pair Devices Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Cabling GuidelinesConnecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Making Twisted-Pair ConnectionsNetwork Wiring Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsFiber Optic SFP Devices Making Connections to SFP Transceivers Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity Rules1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Maximum 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cable LengthMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainCable Labeling and Connection Records Configuring the Switch Using the Web InterfaceNavigating the Web Browser Interface HomePanel Display Configuration OptionsWeb Page Configuration Buttons Switch Main Menu Main MenuLogout Web Configuration Displaying Status OverviewTrunk Information Switch Information Showing Port Statistics Port StatisticsPort Statistics Parameter DescriptionNot include multicast packets Displaying System Name Setting the Switch’s IP Address System NameConfiguring the Logon Password Field AttributesRestore to Factory Defaults ToolsReset to Factory Defaults Upgrade Firmware Upload/Download Configuration 10 Upload/Download configuration Restart SwitchAdd Static MAC Register ProductStatic MAC Counter Config Static MAC Address Configuration14 Counter Configuration Port Configuration 15 Port ConfigurationConfiguring Rate Limits 16 Rate Limiting Storm Control Port Mirroring 17 Port Broadcast ControlCable Diagnostic 18 Port Mirroring19 Cable Diagnostics Trunks MembershipTrunk Configuration 20 Trunk Membership21 Trunk Configuration Trunk Rate LimitVlan Settings Introduction to VLANsField Attributes Configuring the Switch QOS Settings QoS Disabled802.1p DscpSecurity IP Filter25 IP Filter Configuration Port Security 26 Port Security ACL Settings Field Attributes Igmp Snoop28 Igmp Snooping Configuration Igmp Status 29 Igmp Snoop Status Table A-1 Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators In-Band Access Power and Cooling ProblemsInstallation Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Table B-1 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port PinoutsStraight-Through Wiring Figure B-2 Straight-through WiringCrossover Wiring Figure B-3 Crossover WiringTable B-2 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Fiber StandardsAppendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSwitch Features Management FeaturesCompliances WarrantyStandards Specifications Table D-1 EZ Switch 10/100/1000 Products and Accessories Appendix D Ordering InformationOrdering Information 1000BASE-T GlossaryGlossary-1 Auto-NegotiationGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page Technical Support