Linksys SD205 manual Table of Contents, Introduction, Getting to Know the 10/100 Switch, Features

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
The 10/100 Switch	1
Features	1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100 Switch	2
Overview	2
Front Panel LEDs	2
Back and Side Panel Features	2
Chapter 3: Connecting the 10/100 Switch	4
Overview	4
Connecting Network Devices	5
Placement Options	6
Appendix A: Glossary	7
Appendix B: Specifications	9
Environmental	10
Appendix C: Warranty Information	11
Appendix D: Contact Information	12

Chapter 1: Introduction

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The 10/100 Switch

This newly redesigned Linksys 5-, 8-, or 16-Port 10/100 Switch can signifi- cantly increase your network traffic’s speed. A switch serves the same function as a hub in a network design—tying your network equipment together. But unlike a simple-minded hub which divides the network’s bandwidth among all the attached devices, a switch delivers full network speeds at each port. Installing this cost-effective 5-, 8-, or 16-Port 10/100 Switch can potentially increase your network speed by five, eight, or sixteen times!

It's the perfect way of integrating 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet devices, too. All ports are auto speed negotiating, and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don’t have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently negotiates for best speed and half- or full-duplex mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast store-and-forward switch- ing prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network.

The new, ultra-compact case design is sure to fit into your workgroup environ- ment. Let the Linksys 5, 8-, or 16-Port 10/100 Switch kick your 10/100 network into high gear.

Features

•Ideal for Integrating Your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Network Hardware

•5, 8, or 16 10/100 Ports Provide Dedicated Bandwidth in Half- or Full- Duplex Modes

•Each Port Supports Auto MDI/MDI-X Cable Detection

•Compatible with All Major Network Operating Systems

•Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching Optimizes Data Transfers

•Auto Partitioning Protects PCs from Downed Network Lines

•Signal Regeneration Ensures Data Transfer Integrity

•Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls

•Limited Lifetime Warranty

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