Linksys EF3116 User Manual
3
EtherFast
®
16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Building a Fast Ethernet network involves a few more topology rules in addi-
tion to 10BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and
cabling specifications. Data loss, collisions, and other network problems caus-
ing down time are likely to result if the rules below are not followed.
tion to 10BaseT network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and
cabling specifications. Data loss, collisions, and other network problems caus-
ing down time are likely to result if the rules below are not followed.
• Use UTP Category 5 (EIA 568B, Cat 5) ethernet cabling with four twisted-
pair wires and RJ-45 tips for all Fast Ethernet connections.
pair wires and RJ-45 tips for all Fast Ethernet connections.
• Use the chart below to position any switches, hubs and workstations.
*Hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable
hubs. A 10Mbps hub linked to another 10Mbps hub or a 10/100 hub can span
up to 100 meters (328 feet).
hubs. A 10Mbps hub linked to another 10Mbps hub or a 10/100 hub can span
up to 100 meters (328 feet).
• No more than two hubs should be uplinked in a row in a Fast Ethernet net-
work. A set of stacked hubs, which must be stacked with a stacking cable,
counts as one hub or node on the network.
work. A set of stacked hubs, which must be stacked with a stacking cable,
counts as one hub or node on the network.
• In Fast Ethernet, an Ethernet Switch acts as a repeater, regenerating data sig-
nals before passing them on to the next device. Hubs cannot act as repeaters.
nals before passing them on to the next device. Hubs cannot act as repeaters.
From
Switch
Hub*
Switch or Hub*
To
Switch or Hub*
Hub*
Workstation
Maximum Distance
100 meters (328 feet)
5 meters (16.4 feet)
100 meters (328 feet)
Instant EtherFast
®
Series
2
•
EtherFast
®
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch (Only ONE Switch
included)
•
AC Power Cable
•
User Guide and Registration Card
•
Mounting kit containing: Four rubber feet for mounting an Ethernet Switch
on a table Two mounting brackets Six screws for attaching the brackets to a
rack (not shown)
on a table Two mounting brackets Six screws for attaching the brackets to a
rack (not shown)
Package Contents
Figure 1-1
Planning Your Network