Compaq iPAQ Networking User manual

IPAQ NETWORKING 5 PORT10/100 FASTETHERNET AUTOSENSINGSWITCH
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iPAQ Networking
5 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Auto Sensing Switch
User and Setup Guide

2 IPAQ NETWORKING 5 PORT 10/100 FAST ETHERNET AUTO SENSING SWITCH
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iPAQ Networking 5 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Auto Sensing Switch
Installation and Setup Guide
First Edition (June 2001)
Part Number 251476-001

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Introduction
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Features and Benefits
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Features Benefits
Connect All
Your
Computers
Yourswitchisthecenterofthe network,andyou
can connect up to five computers per switch on
a single network. Every port on the Ethernet
Switch can be used as an uplink port.
Easy-to-Read
LEDs Easy-to-read LED lights let you easily diagnose problems on the network and verify that all
computers are connected properly.
High
Performance
Networking
• Your switch can achieve speeds up to 200
Mbps in full duplex mode and seamlessly
integrates with any combination of 10BaseT,
100BaseTX, and 10/100 network adapters.
• Advanced Store and Forward technology
manages and optimizes data transfer by
efficiently channeling data to and from its
intended destination.
• Embedded on-chip memory creates a flow
control buffer to prevent data loss, even
during heavy network traffic.

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LED (Color) Description
1PWR (Green) On: System power on
Off: System power off
2COL (Amber) Off: No collision
Flash: Collision
3LINK/ACT (Green) On: Link up Off: Link down
Flash: Data transmitting/receiving
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1Five RJ-45 ports are available,each labeled with a port number.
You can connect your Ethernet Switch to other hubs or switches
using any port as an uplink port.
2The DC-jack power socket accepts exactly DC +5V power from
the AC adapter (included) with input of 100VAC and 50-60Hz.

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Connecting the Product
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