Instant Gigabit™ Series
®
EtherFast Dual Gigabit
with 24-Port 10/100
Switch
Use this guide to install:
Linksys EtherFast® Dual Gigabit
with 24-Port 10/100
Switch(EF24G2)
User Guide
Instant Gigabit®Series
EtherFast® Dual Gigabit with 24-Port 10/100 Switch
Table of Contents
Introduction
24-Port 10/100 Switch
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Introduction
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The Linksys EtherFast Dual Gigabit with
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Migrate your network to Gigabit speed with the EtherFast® Dual Gigabit with 24-
Port 10/100 Switch. This new Switch from Linksys provides blazing transfer
speeds for your network applications with integrated Gigabit over copper con-
nectivity.
Getting to Know the Switch
LEDs
The RJ-45 Ports
The Gigabit Ports
The Console Port
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Apply this switching power to your current Ethernet network, and your data traffic
efficiency will improve several times over. Connect your workstations to the
Switch's 10/100 ports, and speed up access time for all your users in just one
move. Its maximum wire speed enables optimal internal processing, while data
flow control filters out faulty packets and address learning and aging prevents
data transfer errors. Connect your servers through the Gigabit ports for dedicated
bandwidth of up to 2000Mbps—the speed is yours!
Installing the Switch
Pre-Installation Considerations
Rack-Mounting the Switch
Powering on the Switch
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Uplinking the Switch
Switch Management
Overview
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With the EtherFast® Dual Gigabit with 24-Port 10/100 Switch, you can connect your
server to one of the Gigabit ports and connect your workstations to any of the
available 10/100 ports, and you’ve maximized your network. In addition, the
Switch has easy, hassle-free setup with no configuration required.
Configuring the Switch
Overview
Logging On to the Switch
The Main Menu
The System Configuration Menu
The Port Configuration Menu
The Port Trunking Configuration Menu
The Port Mirroring Configuration Menu
The VLAN Configuration Menu
The Priority Configuration Menu
The Restart Menu
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Save money and time with this all-in-one solution for Gigabit over copper connec-
tivity over your 10/100 Ethernet network.
Glossary
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Specifications
Environmental
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Warranty Information
Contact Information
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