ProConnect II® Series

Uplinking the Switch

All four ports on the Switch can act as uplink ports, allowing you to uplink to other switches or hubs using a standard Ethernet connection.

To uplink the switch, connect one end of a Category 5e (or better) network cable into a port, then connect the other end of the cable into the desired net- work device’s uplink port. MDI/MDIX will automatically detect the speed and cable type.

Installing the Gigabit Expansion Modules

Use the following instructions to install the Gigabit Expansion Modules:

Before you begin, power off the Switch by disconnecting all cables from the Switch.

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

2.Use a screwdriver to remove the desired Expansion Module cover plate (labeled “Module 1”, “Module 2”, “Module 3”, “Module 4”). Set the screws aside for step 4.

3.Insert the Gigabit Expansion Module (must be purchased separately) into the selected Gigabit Expansion Port, ensuring that it is seated firmly in place.

4.Secure the module in place using the screws and a screwdriver.

The Gigabit Expansion Module installation is complete.

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

EFPC2GE - Gigabit Ethernet

EFPC2SC - Gigabit Fiber Optic

Layer 2 Management 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Switch Management

Overview

The Switch offers an easy-to-use, menu-driven console interface. Using this interface, you can perform various switch configuration and management activities, including:

Configuring system and port parameters

Assigning an IP address to the Switch

Configuring routing properties

Configuring ARP

Configuring DHCP

Setting VLAN policies

Setting packet filtration

Configuring STP and SNMP parameters

Upgrading firmware

There are four methods of managing the Switch:

Local Console Management using the serial port

Remote Console Management using telnet

Using an SNMP Management Station

Web-Browser

Local Console Management

You can manage the Switch locally by connecting the switch to a PC or work- station with terminal emulation software, such as Hyperterminal, using the serial port.

Before you log on to the Switch, make sure that the Switch’s Console port settings are as follows:

BAUD

RATE:

115200

FLOW:

 

None

PARITY:

None

STOP

BITS:

1

DATA

BITS:

8

EMULATION: ANSI

CURSOR EMULATION: VT100

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Linksys PC22604 manual Switch Management, Local Console Management, Uplinking the Switch, Overview

PC22604 specifications

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