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ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide List of Tables Table 1 Network Cable Types ... 18 Table 2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions ... 18 Table 3 Troubleshooting Power LED ... 19 Table 4 Product Specifications ... 21 List of Tables...
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ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide List of Tables...
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension Ethernet Switch. About the Dimension Ethernet Switches The Dimension switch is a cost effective Fast Ethernet switch ideal for setting up a small workgroup or for bridging two separate networks. There are two switch models. The ES-1016B comes with 16 10/100M ports and the ES-1024B with 24 10/100M ports.
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This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of your switch. 1.1 Introduction The switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. The switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking.
This section provides two network topology examples in which the switch is used. 1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup In this application, the switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future. The switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers directly to the switch’s port or connect other switches to the switch.
Figure 3 Standalone Workgroup Example 1.4.2 Bridging With its large address table and high performance, the switch is an ideal solution for department networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network segments. The following figure depicts a typical segment bridge application of the switch in an enterprise environment.
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ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch...
Appendix A on page 21 Figure 5 Rear Panel 2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the switch and the other end to the appropriate power source. 2.2 Front Panel The front panel of the switch includes the auto-negotiating 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and the LEDs.
100 Base-TX 100Ω 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5 2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs The LED Indicators give real-time information about the status of the switch. The following table provides descriptions of the LEDs. Figure 6 Front Panel LEDs (ES-1024A) The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 3 Troubleshooting Power LED STEP CORRECTIVE ACTION Check the connections from your switch to the power source. Make sure you are using the supplied power cord and that you are using an appropriate power source. Refer to the product specifications.
ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide 3.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance or even network failure. Figure 8 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Faulty cables Using faulty network cables may affect data rates and have an impact on your network performance.
Numerics 10 Mbps Ethernet 110V AC 230V AC Accessories Airflow Applications Segment Bridge Authority Basement Cables, Connecting Cabling Length Changes or Modifications Connecting Cables Copyright Corrosive Liquids Covers Customer Support Damage Dampness Danger Data path loop Denmark, Contact Information Index ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Dust Electric Shock...
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ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide Modifications Network Cable Length Limit Network Cable Types 100Mbps 10Mbps Non-standard network cables North America North America Contact Information Norway, Contact Information Opening Package Contents Pipes Pool Power Adaptor Power Cord Power Outlet Power Supply Power Supply, repair Product specification Qualified Service Personnel Quick start guide...
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