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Lantronix LSW2F16 Installation Manual - Table of Contents

Manual is about: 10/100 Ethernet Switch

Summary of LSW2F16

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    Lsw2f8, lsw2f16 10/100 ethernet switch installation guide lsw2f8_16 guide 3/18/99 12:17 pm page 1 (1,1).

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    Table of contents chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 product introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.3 product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Chapter 1 introduction 1.1 product introduction congratulations on your purchase of the lantronix 10/100mbps 10- port or 18-port switch. The lsw2f8 and lsw2f16 10/100 ethernet switches are designed to give you the ultimate in performance, flexibil- ity, ease-of-use, and reliability. The lsw 10/100 s...

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    1.2 features ▼ the lsw2f8 provides two 100base-tx ports and eight 10base-t ports for ethernet and fast ethernet connectivity ▼ the lsw2f8/lsw2f16 comply with the ieee 802.3 ethernet and ieee 802.3u fast ethernet standards ▼ an uplink switch on the front panel enables the lsw switch to be cascaded to...

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    1.3 product specifications standards ieee 802.3 10base-t ethernet ieee 802.3u 100base-tx fast ethernet architecture store and forward switching connectors lsw2f8 8x10base-t/2 100base-tx (rj-45) fast ethernet ports lsw2f16 16x10base-t/2 100base-tx (rj-45) fast ethernet ports uplink ports push button ...

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    5 chapter 2 using the lsw switch 2.1 packing checklist your switch product package should contain the following: ✓ an lsw2f8 or lsw2f16 10/100 ethernet switch ✓ one ac power cable ✓ four self-adhesive standoffs ✓ rackmount brackets and screws ✓ installation guide if any of these items are missing, c...

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    6 2.2.1 fileserver link the lsw switch can be used to greatly increase the bandwidth between one or more fileservers and the workgroups they serve. Individual 10mbps workgroup switches can be connected to the ports on the lsw switch, ensuring that traffic in one workgroup will not interfere with the...

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    2.2.2 backbone link traditionally, bridges and routers have been used to link individual local area networks into an interconnected network. Routers and tradi- tional bridges introduce relatively large delays when forwarding traffic from one network to another, in addition to being difficult to mana...

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    2.2.3 10/100mbps bridging the lsw 10/100 ethernet switch can allow you to gradually transition between traditional 10mbps ethernet and newer 100mbps fast ethernet. The addition of the lsw switch can give immediate increases in performance on the 10mbps networks, and allows connectivity to be maintai...

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    Figure 2-4 lsw2f8 switch front panel figure 2-5 lsw2f16 switch front panel the lsw 10/100 switches were designed for easy Òplug and playÓ installation. Before you connect your switch to other devices, there are several issues you should keep in mind: ▼ when connecting the lsw switch to a device usin...

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    10 2.4 mounting your lsw2f8 or lsw2f16 switch is delivered with two brackets for mounting the switch in an eia standard 19-inch rack. Secure the mounting brackets onto the sides of the lsw switch, fastening them with screws as shown in figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 mounting bracket installation if your sit...

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    11 2.5 connecting the lsw switch use the following procedures to connect 10base-t or 100base-tx net- work devices to the lsw switch: the following table describes the two cable types: make sure that the length of the straight-through cable between the switch and the other device does not exceed 100 ...

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    Chapter 3 led indicators figure 3-1 shows the led indicators, which indicate the link status of each of the ports, whether the lsw switch is receiving power, and the presence of network activity and collisions on the network. Figure 3-1 lsw2f16 front panel led indicators 3.1 power led the led on the...

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    3.3 full/col: full or half duplex/collision leds each port has a full duplex/half duplex/collision led on the front panel labeled full/col. On normal status, this led indicates that trans- mission of selected ports is full duplex or half duplex (on: full duplex, off: half duplex). Also this led is u...

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    Limited warranty the lsw2f8 and lsw2f16 come with 5-year limited warranties. To obtain lantronixÕs full warranty statement or if you experience prob- lems with your unit, check our website (www.Lantronix.Com) or call lantronix for assistance. Copyright © 1998, lantronix. All rights reserved. No part...

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    Warning! This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including that which may cause undesired operation. Operation of this equipmen...

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    Declaration of conformity (according to iso/iec guide 22 and en 45014) manufacturerÕs name: lantronix manufacturerÕs address: 15353 barranca parkway irvine, ca 92618 usa declares, that the product: product name: 10/100 ethernet switches model number: lsw2f8, lsw2f16 conforms to the following standar...

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    15353 barranca parkway, irvine, ca 92618 949-453-3990 ▼ fax: 949-453-3995 ▼ sales: 800-422-7055 ▼ support: 800-422-7044 part no. 900-140 rev.A lsw2f8_16 guide 3/18/99 12:17 pm page 17 (1,1).