Chapter 1: Introduction
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With its advanced switching technology, the Linksys 16- or 24-Port 10/100
Switch will boost your network performance with much more than just full
duplex data transfer and dedicated bandwidth. It features non-blocking, wire-
speed switching that forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them.
Also included are Address Learning and Aging to prevent data transfer errors
and Data Flow Control to help prevent packet collisions.
You have several installation options. The Switch’s compact size fits onto your
desktop, or use the wall mount slots to hang it somewhere out of the way. If
your network equipment is in a rack, install it using the included rack mount
brackets.
No matter how intensive your network demands, the Linksys 16- or 24-Port
10/100 Switch has speed, flexibility, and reliability that you can count on.
• Ideal for Integrating Your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Network Hardware
• 16 or 24 10/100 Ports Provide Dedicated Bandwidth in Half- or Full-
Duplex Modes
• Switched 10/100 Ports Run at up to 200Mbps in Full-Duplex Mode
• Each Port Supports Auto MDI/MDI-X Cable Detection
• Compatible with All Major Network Operating Systems
• Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching Optimizes Data Transfers
• Auto Partitioning Protects PCs from Downed Network Lines
• Signal Regeneration Ensures Data Transfer Integrity
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Features
The 10/100 Switch
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The 10/100 Switch 1
Features 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100 Switch 2
Overview 2
Front Panel LEDs and Ports 2
Back and Side Panel Features 2
Chapter 3: Connecting the 10/100 Switch 4
Overview 4
Connecting Network Devices 5
Placement Options 6
Appendix A: Glossary 7
Appendix B: Specifications 9
Environmental 10
Appendix C: Warranty Information 11
Appendix D: Contact Information 12