Linksys EG24M Switch User Manual


 
10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch
Introduction
Maximize your network potential with the ultimate high-speed manageable
switch. The EtherFast II 10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch from Linksys
delivers a combination of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet solu-
tions, all in one surprisingly affordable package.
Perfect for demanding enterprise environments, the GigaSwitch’s “intelligent”
design provides maximum network control, regulating traffic and eliminating
server bottlenecks. The included software, with its web management interface
and upgrade capability, makes the GigaSwitch ideal for interactive web-based
applications.
And if it’s expansion you’re looking for, the 10/100 Managed 24-Port
GigaSwitch’s rack-mountable design and optional fiber expansion modules
ensure that your network will be primed to grow right along with your busi-
ness.
So when you’re ready to bring your network up to speed, bring it up to
Gigabit speed--with the EtherFast II 10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch.
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The Linksys EtherFast II
10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch
Linksys EtherFast
®
II Series
IP Networking 43
IP & RIP Settings 44
ARP Table Settings 45
Adding Static ARP Table Entries 45
Deleting Static ARP Table Entries 47
Searching for ARP Table Entries 47
Routing Table 48
Adding Router Table Entries 49
Deleting Router Table Entries 50
Searching for Router Tsble Entries 51
DHCP Gateway Settings 51
Ping Settings 56
Bridging 57
Static Filtering 58
Spanning Tree Functions 60
Spanning Tree Port Configuration 60
Spanning Tree Port States 62
Spanning Tree Path Costs 63
Spanning Tree Port Priorities 64
SNMP Functions 65
Other Protocols 68
Port Trunking 69
Port Mirroring 71
Upgrading Firmware 73
SNMP and RMON Management 75
Overview 75
SNMP Agent and MIB-2 (RFC 1213) 75
RMON MIB (RFC 1757) and Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) 76
RMON Groups Supported 76
Bridge Group s Supported 77
Appendix 78
About Fast Ethernet 78
About Gigabit Ethernet 79
Fiber Optic Cabling 79
Twisted-Pair Cabling 80
Crimping Your Own Network Cables 81
Specifications 82
Customer Support 83