Chapter 2
Configuration
Chapter 2:
Installation
Installing the EtherFast® Gigabit Ethernet Switch may involve installing both an adapter and the Gigabit Ethernet Switch. If you are integrating these items into an existing network, some additional steps may be necessary involving settings for your existing equipment. Consult your network administrator for more information about how the Gigabit Ethernet Switch will interface with your existing network components.
Installing the Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch
The Switch’s back panel has five
Each 10/100/1000 port on your Switch can connect to workstations, file servers, hubs, routers or other switches. Connections to the switch require Category 5 Ethernet network cabling (Category 5e for Gigabit connections.
To connect a computer directly to the Switch, plug one end of a standard network cable into the switch, and then plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s network adapter.
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
Plug in the Gigabit Ethernet Switch’s power cable. The Power LED will light up. As devices make connections to the Switch’s ports, each port’s corresponding FDX or ACT LED will light up. The remaining LEDs will also light up according to how your connection is made, e.g. full or half duplex, 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps.
If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify that your network cabling is securely crimped and installed properly.
Tips on Switching Your Network
Here are some of the ways the new Switch can help you optimize your network speed:
Speed up Nodes from Your 10BaseT Network
In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers, and key users, such as network administrators, directly to your Switch to channel dedicated bandwidth in full- duplex mode (if operating in
Conserving Bandwidth with 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps Segments
10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware are not readily compatible,buttheSwitchcandesignatenetworksegments of different speeds. This allows you to run one 100Mbps segment to serve users without a need for considerable speed, and a faster 1000Mbps segment devoted to users who depend heavily on graphics, multimedia, database, or other
Run 10/100Mbps Peripherals in a 1000Mbps Network
Most of the network peripherals in place today run at 10/100Mbps, since 100BaseTX has been the standard network speed to date. These peripherals, designed to operate at 100Mbps, cannot readily communicate with 1000BaseTX equipment. A 10Mbps interface is also required for cable and DSL connections, which are quickly becoming very popular ways to access the Internet. The Switch provides your 10BaseT equipment and cable and DSL lines with a 10Mbps interface while still running your Fast Ethernet devices at 100Mbps or your Gigabit devices at 1000Mbps.
Strengthen Data Transfers through Signal Regeneration
The Switch functions as a repeater, which regenerates data signals as they pass through it. This feature acts as a safeguard to deter data loss and ensure that transmissions arrive at their destination intact. Switches positioned between hubs can preserve your data’s integrity and eliminate your need to buy and use repeaters in your Fast Ethernet or Gigabit network.
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