Linksys Instant Gigabit EG005W User Manual

Linksys Instant Gigabit EG005W User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Instant Gigabit ® Series Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Use this Guide to install: EG005W Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Address learning and aging is supported, as well as 802.3x flow control with head-of-line blocking prevention to keep your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic. The Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch from Linksys is the perfect solution for your desktop Gigabit and 10/100 networking needs. Features •...
  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch

    Network Adapter, just plug one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Adapter and the other end into one of the ports on the Gigabit Switch. Power The Power port is where you will connect the included power cord.
  • Page 5: Chapter 3: Installing The Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch

    Category 5 Ethernet network cabling (Category 5e for Gigabit connections. To connect a computer directly to the Switch, plug one end of a standard net- work cable into the switch, and then plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s network adapter.
  • Page 6: Appendix A: Glossary

    Auto-MDI/MDIX - On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port auto- matically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto-MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables.
  • Page 7 MDI (Medium Dependent Interface) - On a network hub or switch, a MDI port, also known as an uplink port, connects to another hub or switch using a straight- through cable. To connect a MDI port to a computer, use a crossover cable.
  • Page 8: Appendix B: Specifications

    Switch - 1. A data switch connects computing devices to host computers, allow- ing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
  • Page 9: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    Series Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch ® Appendix D: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Switch, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues...
  • Page 10 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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