2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Desktop Fast Ethernet Switch’s components and guides how to install it on the desktop. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
With concepts of “Easy to Install and use”, “Compact-sized design”, and “Simple troubleshooting”, PLANET SW-504/SW-804 provides cost-conscious business and home users with the foundation of an integrated system of small-office /home-office networking. The SW-504/SW-804 is the fancy-shape plastic models and just right for your network of 10 to 50 users.
The SW-504/SW-804 Desktop Fast Ethernet Switch is a Simple and cost-effective, highly reliable network Switch. And it is the ideal device for bridging Ethernet to Fast Ethernet workgroups or networks. Therefore, the Switches will be the fast being recognized as one of the most important building blocks for today networking technology.
To segment the network, ease the network traffic, the 5/8-Port 10/100Mbps are useful for the SOHO switched networks as the friendly network backbone. Provides array LED indicators, the network status can be monitored at a glance.
2.1.1 Product Overview
PLANET SW-504/SW-804 are Desktop Fast Ethernet Switches with 5/8 RJ-45 10/100Mbps ports for high-speed network connectivity. The Switches can also automatically identify and determine the correct transmission speed and half/full duplex mode of the attached devices with its 5/8 ports.
This Desktop Fast Ethernet Switch also supports store-and-forward forwarding scheme to ensure low latency and high data integrity, eliminates unnecessary traffic and relieves congestion on critical network paths. With an intelligent address recognition algorithm, the switches could recognize up to 1K different MAC address and enables filtering and forwarding at full wire speed.
