Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Belkin 16- or 24-Port Network Switch. Backward-compatible with 10Mbps networks, the Switch easily migrates your network from conventional Ethernet to a multiple-segment, 100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection. It delivers dedicated 100Mbps links to each directly attached LAN segment or PC, enabling your servers and workstations to transfer large AV and graphic files efficiently throughout your network.
Getting to Know your Switch Front-Panel LEDs Belkin 16- and 24-Port 10/100 Network Switches feature two rows of LEDs that provide information about connection speed, link/activity, plus a separate Power LED. � � � � � � � � ��������...
Connecting Networking Devices to your Switch Connecting Networking Devices to your Switch Connecting your Switch to your Computers Power down all your equipment. Connect a Category 5e or 6 Ethernet cable between each computer’s network interface card (NIC) and one of the numbered ports on the front of the Switch.
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Connecting Networking Devices to your Switch Connecting your Switch to another Switch Connect a Category 5e or 6 cable between one of the numbered ports on the front of the Switch and one of the numbered ports on the other Switch to which you are cascading or connecting. All switch ports can automatically negotiate speeds at full- and half-duplex modes to allow users to attach 10Base-T and 100Base-Tx network devices, network switches, or hubs.
Applications Placement of the Switch This Switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and throughput. Each port on the Switch can be attached to any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet device, such as another switch, or a server’s network adapter. All ports operate at 10/100Mbps full and half duplex, providing up to 200Mbps of bandwidth to the attached device.
Placement of the Switch The Switches can be placed on a flat surface or in a 19-inch rack. Placement on a Flat Surface Affix the four included rubber feet on the bottom of the Switch in the area that is clearly marked on each of the four corners. Make sure the Switch is placed in an area that allows for proper ventilation.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators Symptom Power LED does not light after power on. Probable Causes DC power adapter may be defective. Possible Solutions • Check for loose connections. • Check the power outlet by using it for another device. •...
877-736-5771. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Before you Call If possible, turn on your system before you call Belkin for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to describe detailed information...
Information Information EMI Certification FCC Class A Certification (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Information RFI Emission: • Limit class A according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC, medical) • Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995 • Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995 Immunity: •...
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Information Information Safety Compliance Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the Switch: Warning: Do not plug a phone-jack connector into the RJ45 port. This may damage this device. Warning: This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Warning: When connecting this device to a power outlet, connect the field ground lead on the tri-pole power plug to a valid earth ground AC-outlet line to prevent electrical hazards and to comply with...
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(except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
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Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.