Quick Installation Guide
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Verifying System Operation
Verify that all attached devices have a valid connection. The switch monitors the link
status for each port. If any device is properly connected to the switch and
transmitting a link beat signal, the Link indicator will light up for the corresponding
port. If the Link indicator fails to light when you connect a device to the switch, check
the following items:
• Be sure all network cables and connectors are properly attached to the connected
device and the switch.
• See if your cable is functioning properly by using it for another port and attached
device that displays valid indications when connected to the network.
• Be sure no twisted-pair cable exceeds 100 meters (328 feet).
Applications
This switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and
throughput. Any port on the switch can be attached to a hub (a shared collision
domain) or provide a dedicated link to a single network device (such as a workstation
or server). When a port on the switch is connected to a hub (a 10 or 100 Mbps
repeater), the bandwidth provided by that port is shared by all the devices connected
to the attached hub. However, when a port is connected to an end node or to a
device that breaks up the collision domain (e.g., another switch, bridge or router),
the attached device has access to the full bandwidth provided by that port.
Bridging Functions - This switch provides fully transparent bridging functions.
It automatically learns node addresses, that are subsequently used to filter and
forward all traffic based on the destination address. When traffic passes between
devices attached to the same shared collision domain, those packets are filtered
from the switch. But when traffic must be passed between unique segments (i.e.,
different ports on the switch), the high-speed switching fabric forwards the packets
at near zero latency.
Switching Functions - Store-and-forward switching is used to forward traffic to
other ports. This scheme ensures data integrity and provides a clean data stream.
Flexible Configuration - This switch is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. It can
be used as a simple stand-alone switch; or connected with standard repeater hubs,
switches, or other network interconnection devices in various configurations.