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Chapter 3: connecting the switch – Linksys SRW2016 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Overview

This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network
configuration, see the application diagram shown below.

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are
listed in the following table:

*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected
to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances

From

To

Maximum Distance

Switch

Switch or Hub*

100 meters (328 feet)

Hub

Hub

5 meters (16.4 feet)

Switch or Hub

Computer

100 meters (328 feet)

Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration for the 16-Port Switch

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