Linksys Etherfast Installing the Switch, Pre-Installation Considerations, Powering on the Switch

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EtherFast® Series

Installing the Switch

Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet 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 simultane- ously, 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 meters).

Positioning the Switch

Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guide- lines:

•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 of one inch (25mm) clearance.

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

EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch

Rack-Mounting the Switch

The EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch can be used as a free-standing unit, or installed in any standard 19-inch rack.

Use the following instructions to rack-mount the Switch:

Before you begin, disconnect all cables from the Switch.

1.Place the Switch right side up, with the front panel facing you.

2.Position a mounting bracket over the screw holes on one side of the Switch.

3.Secure the mounting bracket by inserting three screws into the screw holes. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, ensuring that they are fastened firmly in place.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other mounting bracket on the opposite side of the Switch.

5.Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure it with suitable

screws (not provided). Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

The rack-mount installation is complete.

You can now re-connect the cables to the Switch.

Powering on the Switch

To power on the Switch, simply connect the AC power cord to the back of the Switch, and then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The Switch will boot up within approximately 30 seconds.

Uplinking the Switch

Any of the 26 ports on the EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch can act as an uplink port, allowing you to uplink to other switches or hubs using a standard Ethernet connection. UTP Category 5e (or better) cable is recommended when using the Gigabit ports.

To uplink the switch, connect one end of a network cable into the Switch, then connect the other end of the cable into the desired network device’s uplink port.

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Contents EtherFast Managed 24-Port With Dual Gigabit Switch Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents IntroductionGetting to Know the Switch Package ContentsLEDs RJ-45 Ports Gigabit PortsConsole Port Rack-Mounting the Switch Installing the SwitchPre-Installation Considerations Powering on the SwitchSwitch Management OverviewWeb Management Configuring the Switch Logging On to the SwitchMain Menu System 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 DownloadDevice Control Menu System Mode Layer 2 MenuPort Configuration Mirror Port ConfigurationPort Trunking Configuration Static Unicast Address ConfigurationStatic Multicast Address Configuration Add Static Address EntryAdd Multicast Address Entry Bridge MenuBridge Configuration Spanning Tree Port ConfigurationVlan Port Configuration Vlan MenuVlan Table Configuration Vlan and PrioritySubnet Configuration IP MenuProtocol Configuration Add SubnetARP Configuration RIP ConfigurationBootp Relay Database Configuration Add Bootp Relay ServerStatic ARP Table Add Static ARP Entry Static Route TableDefault Route Menu Add Routing EntryMAC Filtering Configuration Security MenuAdd MAC Address Filter Security ModeIP Security Filtering Configuration Add IP Address FilterIgmp Snooping Configuration Network Monitor MenuPort Statistics/Statistics Menu Port StatisticsInterfaces Group Ethernet-Like Rmon Statistics Layer 2 Address Table Spanning Tree Bridge Information Spanning Tree Port InformationVlan Information Vlan Dynamic Registration Information Vlan Forwarding InformationIP Multicast Registration Table Subnet Information ARP TableRouting Table Multicast Table MenuIgmp Cache Multicast Forwarding Cache Dvmrp Routing TableDvmrp Neighbor Table System Restart MenuTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsExit Tion Your firmware has now been updated AppendixUpgrading Firmware via the Serial Port Glossary 101 103 Specifications Warranty InformationEnvironmental Sales Information Tech Support RMA Issues FaxContact Information Web FTP SiteT p / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m
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