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Chapter 1: Introduction
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The 10/100 Switch
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With its advanced switching technology, the Linksys 16- or 24-Port 10/100
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Switch will boost your network performance with much more than just full
duplex data transfer and dedicated bandwidth. It features non-blocking, wire-
speed switching that forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them.
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Also included are Address Learning and Aging to prevent data transfer errors
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and Data Flow Control to help prevent packet collisions.
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You have several installation options. The Switch's compact size fits onto your
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desktop, or use the wall mount slots to hang it somewhere out of the way. If
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your network equipment is in a rack, install it using the included rack mount
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brackets.
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No matter how intensive your network demands, the Linksys 16- or 24-Port
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10/100 Switch has speed, flexibility, and reliability that you can count on.
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Features
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Ideal for Integrating Your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Network Hardware
16 or 24 10/100 Ports Provide Dedicated Bandwidth in Half- or Full-
Duplex Modes
Switched 10/100 Ports Run at up to 200Mbps in Full-Duplex Mode
Each Port Supports Auto MDI/MDI-X Cable Detection
Compatible with All Major Network Operating Systems
Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching Optimizes Data Transfers
Auto Partitioning Protects PCs from Downed Network Lines
Signal Regeneration Ensures Data Transfer Integrity
Free Technical Support-24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
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