Contents
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 3
Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 3
TERMS/USAGE ........................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4
Fast Ethernet Technology ....................................................................................................... 4
Switching Technology ............................................................................................................ 4
Features .................................................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 6
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 8
LED Indicator Panel ................................................................................................................. 8
Twisted-Pair Ports ................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................... 8
USING THE PROSWITCH ............................................................................................................... 9
Desktop Switching .................................................................................................................. 9
Segment Switching ............................................................................................................... 10
Extending a Network ............................................................................................................. 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 12
Network Adapter Cards ....................................................................................................... 12
Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 12
RJ-45 Plug ............................................................................................................................. 13
CABLING GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................. 14
Cable Lengths ....................................................................................................................... 14
Cable Specifications ............................................................................................................. 14
Twisted Pair Cables .............................................................................................................. 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 16
General .................................................................................................................................. 16
Performance ......................................................................................................................... 16
Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 17
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 18
Limitations of Warranty ......................................................................................................... 18
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