Introduction
Intended Audience: This manual assumes that the user has a general working knowledge of networking principles and architecture and is familiar with network systems in general.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kingston Fast EtheRx 10/100BASE-TX 19” Rack-Mountable Fast Ethernet Switch, model KNS1600/R. The Fast EtheRx Switch is a high-performance 10/100BASE-TX switch ideal for the small-to-medium businesses. The Fast EtheRx Switch has sixteen (16) UTP ports that auto-negotiate speed detection for 10/100BASE-TX and half-duplex / full-duplex mode operation. It is basically designed to allow Standard 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to communicate with 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks and to segment both 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks. The Fast EtheRx Switch complies with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD Ethernet Standards.
The Fast EtheRx Switch may be used in both standard desktop and 19” rack- mount installations (using the mounting brackets provided with the unit) and requires no hardware or software configuration.
The last port on the Fast EtheRx Switch has two RJ-45 connectors to support UTP cabling in the straight through and/or crossover wiring configurations. For easy recognition of network status and troubleshooting, the front panel includes a variety of diagnostic LEDs including Power, 100TX Speed Detection, Link, Receive, Transmit, Collision, and Full-Duplex status.
For the remainder of this manual, the KNS1600/R will be referred to as the Fast EtheRx Switch.
Model KNS1600/R
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