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- Page 1 Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast ® 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch Use This User Guide To Install This Linksys Product: ® • EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch (EZXS55W v2) User Guide...
- Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
In migrating your network to Fast Ethernet’s 100Mbps speed, your new Linksys 10/100 Switch is ready to go to work for you immediately. Apply this switching power to your 10BaseT network, and your data traffic efficien- cy improves several times over. -
Page 4: Hardware Installation
10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch ® Configuration A shows one possible way to set up an EtherFast Switch in a Fast Ethernet environment. Note that the Switch requires Category 5 UTP network cabling for all its connections, like all Fast Ethernet network hard- ware. -
Page 5: Installing Your Switch
Carefully remove your EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch from its packaging. Make sure that you have received all of the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Linksys dealer for replace- ment part(s). • EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch •... -
Page 6: Tips On Switching Your Network
In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers and key users such as managers and network administrators directly to your Switch to channel dedi- cated bandwidth in full duplex mode to each station. The Switch can com- municate with all its connections simultaneously, whereas a hub can only communicate with one workstation at a time, in half duplex transfer mode. -
Page 7: Switches Versus Hubs
10mbps speeds. Switches also feature full duplex data transfer, meaning that all computers on the switch can “talk” to the switch at the same time. Plus, switches can send and receive data simultaneously to all connections, whereas a hub can- not. -
Page 8: Appendix
1 will be on the far left. Instant EtherFast Series 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch ® Crimping Your Own Network Cables on the next page for more detailed informa- tion on straight-through and crossover cabling. -
Page 9: Specifications
Series 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch ® Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support Information E-mail...