Chapter 1: Product Overview; Features - Linksys EF3116 User Manual

Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
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.
The rack mountable switches include an Expansion Port
that accepts an optional 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.

Features

16 or 24 autosensing 10/100 full duplex, auto MDI/
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MDI-X ports
Some models feature optional 100BaseFX Fiber Optic
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Modules to connect multiple switches at high speed
as your network grows
Run blazing speeds up to 200Mbps
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Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for
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enhanced transmission reliability
Perfect for Running 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX
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Hardware Together Seamlessly
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
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duplex
Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention
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Broadcast storm control avoids unnecessary bandwidth
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absorption
EtherFast® 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches
Product Overview
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