Linksys AUTOSENSING WORKGROUP SWITCH EZXS55W User Manual
Instant etherfast series 10/100 5/8-port autosensing workgroup switch
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- Page 1 Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast 10/100 ® Autosensing Workgroup Switch Use This User Guide To Install These Linksys Products ® • EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch (EZXS55W) ® • EtherFast 10/100 8-Port Workgroup Switch (EZXS88W) User Guide...
- Page 3 (5) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this five year warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Linksys does not issue any refunds.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
In migrating your network to Fast Ethernet’s 100Mbps speed, your new Linksys 10/100 Switch is ready to go to work for you immediately. Apply this switching power to your 10BaseT network, and your data traffic efficien- cy improves several times over. -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Switches Configuration A shows one possible way to set up an EtherFast Switch in a Fast Ethernet environment. Note that the Switch requires Category 5 UTP network cabling for all its connections, like all Fast Ethernet network hard- ware. -
Page 6: Installing Your Switch
Carefully remove your EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Switch from its packag- ing. Make sure that you have received all of the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Linksys dealer for replacement part(s). • EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Workgroup Switch •... -
Page 7: Tips On Switching Your Network
Tips on Switching Your Network Here are some of the ways your new EtherFast 10/100 Switch can help you optimize your network speed. • Speed up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers and key users such as managers and network administrators directly to your Switch to channel dedi- cated bandwidth in full duplex mode to each station. -
Page 8: Switches Versus Hubs
10mbps speeds. Switches also feature full duplex data transfer, meaning that all computers on the switch can “talk” to the switch at the same time. Plus, switches can send and receive data simultaneously to all connections, whereas a hub can- not. -
Page 9: Types Of Ethernet Cabling
Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Switches Types of Ethernet Cabling Straight-Through Twisted Pair Wiring Twisted-pair cabling comes in various grades, or categories. Category 5 is required for Fast Ethernet, and is also the most reliable and most commonly used type of cabling. -
Page 10: Appendix
Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Switches Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Switch, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Technical Support Email...