Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DSSXFXST del fabbricante Linksys
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Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast 10/100 Dual-Speed Switches Use this guide to install these Linksys products: EtherFast 10/100 12-Port Switch (DSSX12) EtherFast 10/100 16-Port Switch (DSSX16) Eth.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Inst ant EtherFast is a registered trade- mark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
Contents Intr oduction 2 Planning Y our Netw ork 6 Installing the Switch 8 Mounting Y our Switch to a Rack 8 Connecting Nodes to the Switch 8 P o w ering on the Switch 9 A ppendix 10 LED Displays 10 E.
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new EtherFast 10/100 Dual-Speed Switch for your network's 10/100 migration needs. Ready to run right out of the box, the EtherFast 10/100 Dual-Spee.
About Fast Ethernet As the demand for desktop video, multimedia development, imaging, and other speed-intensive applications continues to rise, the need for high per- formance, fault tolerant LAN technology will become more critical.
Switched Ethernet , by contrast, is closer to the notion of individual tele- phone lines: a switching hub examines the incoming MAC addresses of network packets and forwards them directly to their destinations without repetition, reducing bandwidth waste and resulting in more predictable net- work performance.
Her e are some scenarios in which a switch can be applied: · Speeding up a 10BaseT Network On a 10BaseT network, you might connect users to one of the switch's 10/100 ports and the file server to the other , allowing the server to service more users faster because it enjoys its own switched pipeline into the net- work.
Planning Y our Network The rules that govern how switches are distributed in Fast Ethernet are slightly different from 10BaseT networking rules. Cabling specifications, distance limits, and other topology rules must be followed in order to avoid network collisions and data loss.
The diagram below shows one possible configuration of a 12-Port Switch in a Fast Ethernet environment; if you have an 16 or 24-Port Switch, the configura- tion remains the same. Note that like all Fast Ethernet network hardware, the switch requires Category 5 UTP network cabling, which is available at most computer stores.
Installing the Switch P ackage Contents Carefully remove the switch from its packaging. Make sure that you received all of the items listed below . If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Linksys dealer for replacement part(s).
Each switch can be connected to workstations, PCs, file servers, hubs, repeaters, bridges, or other switches. Each cable connected to the switch must be a Category 5 UTP network cable with RJ-45 tips, and should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet), in length.
10 Appendix LED Displays Power ON when unit is powered on Link/Activity ON when a link has been established, (LK/ACT) flickering when activity on the port is detected Full Duplex/Collision ON when por.
11 Expanding Y our 10/100 Dual-Speed Switches The EtherFast 12, 16 and 24-Port Switches are equipped with an expansion slot in the back of the switch into which expansion modules with different features can be inserted.
Installing the Fiber Expansion Modules T o install an expansion module on the back of the EtherFast 10/100 Dual- Speed Switches, follow these instructions: 1.
Fiber Optic Modules There are different 100BaseTX fiber add on modules available switches: Modules with ST or SC-T ype Fiber Optic Distance Extender Ports (can used on the back of all the switches): D.
Standards Protocol Ports Speed per Port Duplex Modes MAC Addresses Max Frame Size Buffer Memor y Cabling T ype LED Indicators Dimensions W eight AC Power Power Consumption Certifcations IEEE 802.
15 T wisted-Pair Wiring There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is required for Fast Ethernet networks. Y ou can buy Category 5 cabling that is pre-crimped, or you can crimp your own.
16 Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast 10/100 12- Port, 16-Port or 24-Port Dual-Speed Switch, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below . Customer Support (800) 326-71 14 (949) 261-1288 Fax (949) 261-8868 Email support@linksys.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Linksys DSSXFXST è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Linksys DSSXFXST - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Linksys DSSXFXST imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Linksys DSSXFXST ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Linksys DSSXFXST, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Linksys DSSXFXST.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Linksys DSSXFXST. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Linksys DSSXFXST insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
