16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Back Panel The Side Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview Connection Instructions...
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16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: SR2016 Front Panel Figure 2-2: SR2024C Front Panel Figure 2-3: Back Panel Figure 2-4: Left Side Panel Figure 3-1: Example of a Typical Network (SR2024C) Figure 3-2: Connecting an Ethernet Cable...
Fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. World famous Linksys reliability and the limited lifetime warranty give you peace of mind and the rackmount form factor integrates smoothly into your network infrastructure. Let the Linksys 16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch kick your network into high gear.
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Switch. • Appendix D: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix E: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
Figure 2-1: SR2016 Front Panel LEDs System Green. The System LED lights up when the Switch is powered on. Link/Act Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection made through its corresponding port. It will flash when there is activity on its corresponding port.
Figure 2-2: SR2024C Front Panel LEDs System Green. The System LED lights up when the Switch is powered on. Link/Act Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection made through its corresponding port. It will flash when there is activity on its corresponding port.
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch The Back Panel The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch. Figure 2-3: Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the included AC power cable. The Side Panel...
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1. Wireless Access...
5. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. 6. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the Switch.
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch Placement Options There are three ways to physically install the Switch: set the Switch on its four rubber feet, mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 1U high rack, or hang the Switch on a wall using its wall-mount slots.
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
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16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
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Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
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Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
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16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
SR2016 - 16 RJ-45 10/100/1000 SR2024C - 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 + 2 Mini-GBIC ports Cabling Type Category 5e or better LEDs SR2016 - System, 1 through 16 SR2024C - System, 1 through 24 Dimensions 10.98" x 1.75" x 9.45" (W x H x D) (279 mm x 44.5 mm x 240 mm)
Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix D: Regulatory Information...
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