Linksys EF3116 User Manual
EtherFast
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16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches
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The Linksys Instant EtherFast
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Planning Your Network
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Installing an Ethernet Switch
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Chapter 1: Introduction
With advanced switching technology, the EtherFast® 10/100 Ethernet Switches
will boost your network performance with much more than just full duplex data
transfer and dedicated bandwidth. They feature 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.
will boost your network performance with much more than just full duplex data
transfer and dedicated bandwidth. They feature 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.
The rack mountable switches include an Expansion Port that accepts an option-
al Fiber Module to let you grow your network by linking to other switches in
full duplex mode up to 2000 meters (6560 feet) away. The compact switches
are small enough to fit into any crowded office.
al Fiber Module to let you grow your network by linking to other switches in
full duplex mode up to 2000 meters (6560 feet) away. The compact switches
are small enough to fit into any crowded office.
No matter how intensive your network demands, the EtherFast® 10/100
Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your needs with an affordable and
efficient networking solution you can count on.
Ethernet Switches advanced chipsets support your needs with an affordable and
efficient networking solution you can count on.
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16 or 24 autosensing 10/100 full duplex, auto MDI/MDI-X ports
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Some models feature optional 100BaseFX Fiber Optic Modules to connect
multiple switches at high speed as your network grows
multiple switches at high speed as your network grows
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Run blazing speeds up to 200Mbps
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Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for enhanced trans-
mission reliability
mission reliability
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Perfect for Running 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX Hardware
Together Seamlessly
Together Seamlessly
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Data Flow Control Filters Out Faulty Data Packets
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Auto MDI/MDI-X
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Supports aging function, 802.3x Pause Frame for full duplex
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Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention
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Broadcast storm control avoids unnecessary bandwidth absorption
The Linksys Instant EtherFast
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EtherFast
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10/100 Ethernet Switches
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