Black Box LB9017A-R3 manual About This Manual Preface

Express Ethernet Switch: LB9017A-R3

About This Manual

Preface

This manual describes how to install and use the 16 Ports Web-based Smart Ethernet Switch. The TX ports of the switch introduced here auto-negotiates the presence of 10/100Mbps and full/half-duplex mode and auto-MDIX. In addition, it allows an optional 100BaseFX multi-mode or single-mode fiber module, enabling long distance connection.

To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of networking concepts such as bridging, IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX/FX Fast Ethernet, and local area networks (LANs).

For more information about these topics, please refer to the Appendices.

In this manual, you will find:

•Introduction on the Switch

•Product features

•Illustrative LEDs functions

•Installation instructions

•Specifications

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