Linksys EF4124 User Manual

Linksys EF4124 User Manual

Etherfast series 16-port and 24-port 10/100 ethernet switches
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EtherFast
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24-port 10/100
Ethernet Switches
Use this guide to install:
16-port and
EF3116, EF3124,
EF4116, and EF4124
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast ® 16-port and 24-port 10/100 Ethernet Switches Use this guide to install: EF3116, EF3124, EF4116, and EF4124 User Guide...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All rights reserved. Instant EtherFast and Linksys are regis- tered trademarks of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EF3116/EF3124 • Perfect for Running 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX Hardware EF4116/EF4124 Together Seamlessly • Data Flow Control Filters Out Faulty Data Packets A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x E E : : E E n n v v i i r r o o n n m m e e n n t t a a l l 1 1 9 9 •...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Package Contents Planning Your Network Building a Fast Ethernet network involves a few more topology rules in addi- tion to 10BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications.
  • Page 5: Installing An Ethernet Switch

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Configuration A shows one possible way to set up an Ethernet Switch in a Fast Installing an Ethernet Switch Ethernet environment. Note that an Ethernet Switch requires UTP Category 5 Rack Mounting an Ethernet Switch network cabling for all its connections, like all Fast Ethernet network hardware.
  • Page 6: Reading An Ethernet Switch's Led Display

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Powering On an Ethernet Switch Tips on Switching Your Network Here are some of the ways an Ethernet Switch can help you optimize your net- Plug in an Ethernet Switch's AC power cable. The Switch will first run a diag- work speed.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Appendix A: Fiber Optic Modules 4. Secure the fiber module with the screws from the faceplate. You may now remount the Switch into its rack if needed, then reconnect the AC power cable to power on the Switch and resume normal operation.
  • Page 8: Reading A Fiber Module's Led Display

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Your fiber module does not autosense, so you must set it to run at either Appendix B: About Fast Ethernet full or half duplex. Prior to installing the fiber module into the expansion port, use the jumpers on the card as shown in Figure A-1.
  • Page 9 Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Appendix C: Glossary An Ethernet Switch’s autosensing feature gives you a key advantage over other forms of networking by upgrading speed-critical network segments to 100Mbps while allowing existing 10BaseT subnetworks to operate within it. Running 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware speeds alongside each other in an 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
  • Page 10 Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that dramatically increases the IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE digital capacity of ordinary telephone lines into the home or office and, by describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting employing unused bandwidth, still allows for normal phone usage.
  • Page 11 Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- wiring.
  • Page 12: Ef3116/Ef3124

    170mm x 45mm x 267mm Speed Per Port 10Mbps or 100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Weight EF4116 2.65 lbs. (1.2kg) EF4124 2.87 lbs. (1.3kg) Cabling Type UTP/STP Category 5 or Better Power Input 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz LEDs...
  • Page 13: Etherfast

    Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches ® ® Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Contact Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
  • Page 14 http://www.linksys.com © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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