Linksys EF3116, EF4124, EF4116, EF3124 manual Table of Contents, Introduction

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
The Linksys Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches	1
Features	1
Package Contents	2

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation	3
Planning Your Network	3
Installing an Ethernet Switch	4
Reading an Ethernet Switch’s LED Display	6
Tips on Switching Your Network	7
Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules
(models EF3116 & EF3124 ONLY)	8
Introduction	8
Installing a Fiber Optic Expansion Module	8
Reading a Fiber Module’s LED display	10
Appendix B: About Fast Ethernet	11
The History of Fast Ethernet	11
Switches Versus Hubs	11
Appendix C: Glossary	13
Appendix D: Specifications	18
EF3116/EF3124	18
EF4116/EF4124	18
Appendix E: Environmental	19
EF3116/EF3124	19
EF4116/EF4124	19
Appendix F: Warranty Information	20
Appendix G: Contact Information	21

EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Linksys Instant EtherFast®

EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches

With advanced switching technology, the EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches will boost your network performance with much more than just full duplex data transfer and dedicated bandwidth. They feature non-blocking, wire-speed switching that forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them. Also included are Address Learning and Aging to prevent data transfer errors and Data Flow Control to help prevent packet collisions.

The rack mountable switches include an Expansion Port that accepts an option- al Fiber Module to let you grow your network by linking to other switches in full duplex mode up to 2000 meters (6560 feet) away. The compact switches are small enough to fit into any crowded office.

No matter how intensive your network demands, the EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your needs with an affordable and efficient networking solution you can count on.

Features

•16 or 24 autosensing 10/100 full duplex, auto MDI/MDI-X ports

•Some models feature optional 100BaseFX Fiber Optic Modules to connect multiple switches at high speed as your network grows

•Run blazing speeds up to 200Mbps

•Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for enhanced trans- mission reliability

•Perfect for Running 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX Hardware Together Seamlessly

•Data Flow Control Filters Out Faulty Data Packets

•Auto MDI/MDI-X

•Supports aging function, 802.3x Pause Frame for full duplex

•Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention

•Broadcast storm control avoids unnecessary bandwidth absorption

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