Linksys Etherfast - Manual (Page 3)

EtherFast ® Managed 24-Port with Dual Gigabit Switch
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EtherFast ® Series
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Package Contents 2
Getting to Know the Switch 3
LEDs 3
The RJ-45 Ports 5
The Gigabit Ports 5
The Console Port 5
Installing the Switch 6
Pre-Installation Considerations 6
Rack-Mounting the Switch 7
Powering on the Switch 7
Uplinking the Switch 7
Switch Management 8
Overview 8
Configuring the Switch 12
Overview 12
Logging On to the Switch 12
Main Menu 13
System Information Menu 14
Management Setup Menu 17
Device Control Menu 30
Network Monitor Menu 65
System Restart Menu 91
Exit 92
Troubleshooting 93
Common Problems and Solutions 93
Glossary 96
Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port 96
Glossary 93
Specifications 104
Environmental 104
Warranty Information 105
Contact Information 106
Introduction
Migrate your network to Gigabit speed with the EtherFast ® Managed 24-Port with
Dual Gigabit Switch. Perfect for today’s network computing demands, this new
Managed 24-Port Switch from Linksys delivers Layer 3 switching and blazing
transfer speeds for your network applications with integrated Gigabit over cop-
per connectivity.
The Managed 24-Port Switch’s “intelligent” Layer 3 switching and design provide
maximum network control, regulating traffic and eliminating server bottlenecks.
Integrate the Managed 24-Port Switch into your current Ethernet network, and
your data traffic efficiency will improve several times over. Connect your worksta-
tions to the managed 10/100 ports, and speed up access time for all your users in
just one move. Connect your servers through the Gigabit ports for dedicated band-
width of up to 1000Mbps—and you’ve maximized your network potential. Plus,
configuration’s a snap using the Web management interface.
Save money and time with this all-in-one managed solution for Gigabit connectiv-
ity to your servers or Gigabit backbone.
The Linksys EtherFast ® Managed 24-Port
with Dual Gigabit Switch