24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. • Mechanical Loading⎯Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. •...
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24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Table of Contents About this Guide ... 6 Purpose ... 6 Terms & Usage ... 6 Overview of This User Guide ... 6 Introduction ... 7 Fast Ethernet Technology ... 7 Switching Technology ... 8 Features ...
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide About This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the 24-port 10/ 100Mbps Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Purpose This guide discusses how to install your 24-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Introduction This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of local area networks (LANs) and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Switching Technology Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. A switch bridge Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide characterized by higher latencies. Routers are also used to segment LANs. However, since routers are expensive, difficult to setup, and require intensive maintenance, they are relatively impractical for the network. Switches, on the other hand, are less expensive, easier to set up, and practically maintenance free, which make them an ideal solution to today's LAN congestion problems.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide anytime later without needing to change the Switch or reconfigure the network. The Switch combine dynamic memory allocation with store- and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is effectively allocated for each port, while controlling the data flow between the transmit and receive nodes to guarantee against all possible packet loss.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items: • One the 24-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch • One AC power cord, suitable for your area's electrical power connections •...
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of each device. The rubber feet cushion the hub and protect the hub case from scratching. Rack Mounting The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack (see Figure 2). Figure 2. Attach Switch to Rack External Components This section identifies all the major external components of the switch.
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24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide LED Indicator Panel Figure 4 shows the Switch’s LED panel. Figure 4. LED Panel Power The LED indicator panel contains the following indicators: • Power (PWR) Power (PWR) Power (PWR)⎯This indicator lights green when the Power (PWR) Power (PWR) switch is receiving power.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide end node is Network Interface Card (NIC) or switches and hubs. Rear Panel The AC power connector is located on the rear panel and is a three-pronged connector that supports the power cord (see Figure 5). Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this connector, and the male into a power outlet.
24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Technical Specifications Tables 1 to 3 provide Switch specifications. Table 1. General Specifications Feature Description Standards IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T ethernet IEEE 802.3a 100 Base-TX fast ethernet Protocol CSMA/CD Data transfer Ethernet: 10 Mbps (half duplex), 20 Mbps (full duplex) rate Fast ethernet: 100 Mbps (half duplex), 200 Mbps (full duplex)
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24-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch User Guide Table 2. Physical & Environmental Specifications Feature Specification AC inputs 100 to 240 VAC, 50- or 60-Hz internal universal power supply Power 6.4 watts (maximum) consumption Temperature Operating: 0˚ to 40˚ C Storage: −10˚ to 70˚ C Humidity Operating: 10 to 90% Storage: 5 to 90%...
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