Linksys EFAH16W V2 Switch User Manual


 
Instant EtherFast
®
Series 10/100 Workgroup Hubs
Introduction
The EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Hubs from Linksys are the fastest, most
economical way to build or expand your network! Ready to run right out of
the box, the 10/100 hubs let you connect computers or other nodes together in
seconds. The auto-sensing ports automatically adjust to either 10Mbps or
100Mbps speeds, allowing you to mix 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware
together any way you like! Combine low-cost 10Mbps computers with high-
speed Fast Ethernet workstations--save thousands of dollars by putting
100Mbps hardware only where you need it most!
Each hub includes a built-in shared uplink port that lets you plug into
10Mbps or 100Mbps hubs, switches, or backbones for easy expansion.
Advanced error handling, auto-partitioning, data-collision control, and auto-
polarity correction protect your data during transmissions. Compatible with
virtually all major operating systems including, Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT,
Millennium, and Novell NetWare, this professional-grade hub offers your
growing network the freedom to use both 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds.
With an amazing range of expansion possibilities and an impressive array of
advanced features, each 10/100 Workgroup Hub is one powerful and compact
device--all for an attractive price that’s hard to beat!
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
The 10/100 Workgroup Hubs 1
About Fast Ethernet 2
Getting to Know the
10/100 Workgroup Hubs 3
Package Contents 3
LEDs 3
Planning Your Network 4
Connecting Nodes to the Hub 4
Uplinking the Hub 5
Powering On the Hub 5
Appendix 6
Twisted-Pair Cabling 6
Crimping Your Own Network Cable 7
Product Specifications 8
Contact/Warranty Information 9
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The EtherFast 10/100 Workgroup Hubs