User manual TRENDNET TEG-S28TX

[. . . ] Since it is compatible with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting company's existing investment in hardware, software, and trained personnel. The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet are essential to cope with the network bottlenecks that caused by the traffics generated from faster computers and applications that require more bandwidth. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets. Fiber Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. [. . . ] It automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another, without interfering with any other segments. This allows the total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost, the setup, and the maintenance required for the router, make it relatively impractical. Today's switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of LAN congestion problems. 4 Features The 10-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. Two 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Auto-MDI Gigabit Ethernet port (port 9 and 10). Eight 10/100Mbps NWay Fast Ethernet ports (port 1 ~ 8). Performance features ?Store and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to transmit and receive at the same time. Wire-speed data forwarding rate for each port. Wire-speed data filtering rate for each port. 6K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. Supports broadcast storm filtering. 5 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: ?One 10-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch ?Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ?This User's Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following steps: ?The power outlet should be within 1. 82 meters (6 feet) of the device. 6 ?Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector. Make sure that there is adequate room for ventilation around the Switch and do not place heavy object on the Switch. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the device must be first attached. [. . . ] The Switch's power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be turned on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected. 9 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch Front Panel The front panel of the Switch consists of 8 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, 2 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port, and LED indicators. Figure 3-1. Front panel of the 10-port 10/100Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch ?Two 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (port 9 and 10). Eight 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports (port 1 ~ 8). [. . . ]