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Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch. The Switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000Mbps network clients, so all workstations will perform at their maximum speeds.

Gigabit speeds are perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to quickly move large files across the network. Connect your Gigabit-equipped workstations to the Switch’s 10/100/1000 ports, so they will have full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to 1000Mbps, while the other clients continue to run at their current 10/100Mbps speeds.

Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you install the Switch. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch.

full duplex: the ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Switch’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch.

•Chapter 3: Connecting the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch This chapter explains how to install and connect the Switch.

•Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet

This appendix gives a general description of Gigabit Ethernet.

•Appendix B: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix C: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome