User manual TRENDNET TEG-S80TX

[. . . ] Since it is compatible with 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a company's existing investment in hardware, software, and trained personnel. The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is essential when coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. 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. 3 Since the Gigabit Ethernet data transfer rate is 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers equipped with Gigabit Ethernet NIC's are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time. This makes Gigabit Ethernet the perfect solution for video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Switching Technology Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology. [. . . ] Integrated address Look-Up Engine, supports 8K absolute MAC addresses ??Supports 512K Bytes data buffer per device ??Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs ??IEEE 802. 3x flow control in full-duplex ??Back-pressure flow control in half-duplex mode 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 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch ?Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ?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. 7 ?Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects 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. Attach these cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it. Gigabit Ethernet Switch installed on a Desktop or Shelf 8 Rack Installation The Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipments. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch's side panels (one on each side) and secure them with the screws provided. Attaching the mounting brackets to the Switch Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the Switch in the rack. Installing the Switch in an equipment rack 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 1000BASE-T ports and LED indicators. Front panel of the Switch ?Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports of 10/100/1000Mbps AutoNegotiation interface. [. . . ] This LED indicato lights solid green when port connects to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet device. The LED indicator blinks green when the port is receiving or transmitting (i. e. This LED indicator lights green when the port connects to a 10Mbps Ethernet device. The LED indicator blinks green when the port is receiving or transmitting (i. e. [. . . ]