Linksys Etherfast manual Table of Contents, Introduction

	EtherFast® Series
Table of Contents
Introduction	1
Package Contents	2
Getting to Know the Switch	3
LEDs	3
The RJ-45 Ports	5
The Gigabit Ports	5
The Console Port	5
Installing the Switch	6
Pre-Installation Considerations	6
Rack-Mounting the Switch	7
Powering on the Switch	7
Uplinking the Switch	7
Switch Management	8
Overview	8
Configuring the Switch	12
Overview	12
Logging On to the Switch	12
Main Menu	13
System Information Menu	14
Management Setup Menu	17
Device Control Menu	30
Network Monitor Menu	65
System Restart Menu	91
Exit	92
Troubleshooting	93
Common Problems and Solutions	93
Glossary	96
Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port	96
Glossary	93
Specifications	104
Environmental	104
Warranty Information	105
Contact Information	106

EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch

Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch

Migrate your network to Gigabit speed with the EtherFast® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch. Perfect for today’s network computing demands, this new Managed 24-Port Switch from Linksys delivers Layer 3 switching and blazing transfer speeds for your network applications with integrated Gigabit over cop- per connectivity.

The Managed 24-Port Switch’s “intelligent” Layer 3 switching and design provide maximum network control, regulating traffic and eliminating server bottlenecks. Integrate the Managed 24-Port Switch into your current Ethernet network, and your data traffic efficiency will improve several times over. Connect your worksta- tions to the managed 10/100 ports, and speed up access time for all your users in just one move. Connect your servers through the Gigabit ports for dedicated band- width of up to 1000Mbps—and you’ve maximized your network potential. Plus, configuration’s a snap using the Web management interface.

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