Gigafast EZ800-S User manual

EZ-800S
Mini 8 Port Switch
User Manual

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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are
necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential
protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic
compatibility.

Table of Content:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features
Package Content
Wire Diagram
Chapter 2
Quick Install
Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Appendix A
Spec. Sheet

Chapter 1
Introduction:
Congratulations on the purchase of this EZ-800 Switch. The EZ-800s is
affordable and small yet great for business and home uses. Plug & Play is
important these days. People are often confused about setting up their home or
business network so they rather have a unit that sets everything up for them.
Just plug the Ethernet cables from a source into the ports on the EZ-800s will
automatically obtain the IP address for you. There is no need to install any
software or no setup required. Every LAN port on the EZ-800s has an ‘Auto-
Uplink’ ability which means you can connect your existing router into any of the
five ports on the EZ-800s and it will connect and establish the connection
automatically. As simple as 1-2-3, the EZ-800s is the best solution whether if
you want to setup a LAN party or expand your existing home/business network
so you can have more computers linked together. Please read farther down for
more information on this great unit and thank you for choosing GigaFast.
Features:
•Eight auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, using Category 5 (Cat5)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
•IEEE 802.3x Standard Compliant
•tion to build the packet forwarding
•ration, plug and play
Automatic address learning func
information table
Auto-sensing full-duplex or half-duplex mode of ope
installation with no software configuration required

•Wire-speed filtering to direct traffic to the appropriate port without speed
reduction
ion
•ts on the rear panel, reducing desktop cable clutter
switch
t-
choice of wall mounting slots or rubber feet
•Compliance with the Class B EMI standard to prevent interference with
home and business equipment
•3-Year Warranty
Pa k
•Front panel LED’s provide network traffic status and data transmiss
speed indicators
Five RJ-45 por
•Auto-Uplink function simplifies network extension and allows the
and allows the switch to connect to another switch or hub using a straigh
through cable
•Plastic housing with
c age Content:
•One 8-Port Network Switch
•One AC/DC Power Adapter
•One Warranty Card
•Four Rubber Feet
•Wall Screws

Wire Diagram:

Sample Picture of the EZ-800s
Front
Back
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Chapter 2
Quick Install:
Install a 10/100Mbps (10/10 1. 0Base-TX) network adapter card into
e you
2. cables with RJ-45 plugs (Ethernet
ons.
nd the other end to any available port of the
5. Insert the power pack into the power outlet.
ur home/business network with the EZ-
00s into a router, simply have an Ethernet cable connected in between of
e EZ-800s and the router you have. Any port will work because of the
uto-uplink function on the switch.
every computer you want to attach to the network. Make sur
install the Network adaptor drivers in accordance with the
manufacturers’ directions.
Prepare the twisted-pair
adapters) on each end. Use Category 5/5e cable for all connecti
Make sure the cable length is less than or equal to no more than
100 meters (328 feet).
3. Attach one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port of the computer’s
network adapter card a
8-port Network Switch.
4. Locate a suitably switched 120volt AC power outlet to plug in the
supplied power pack.
6. Connect the cable attached to the power pack adapter to the power
inlet on the rear panel of the switch.
*Note* If you’re trying to expand yo
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Aftermath:
After you have successfully installed the EZ-800s, check the lights in the f
and see if they are operating. For each Ethernet cable you insert into the port on
the switch and the othe
ront
r end, the link light in the front will light up. If you
xperience problems with this product please read our FAQ guide or contact our
-Mail: [email protected]
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technical support line.
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Website: www.gigafast.com
Thank you for choosing GigaFast
Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the dimension on the EZ-800s?
EZ-800s?
A: L: 155mm x W: 95mm x H: 25mm
Q: What is the operating temperature on the
A: Every product we have is 0 to 40 degree Celsius

Q: Can I use the EZ-800s to share the internet connection with other
ork)
aming etc. For example: If you have more than one IP address, then it is
. To do this:
(Fo
m
ss’ is bubbled in. Bubble
3.
4. Please ensure that you do a ping test to make sure the switch is
mputers on the network.
(Fo
1. stem Preference’ there should be a ‘Network’, click on it
2. Go to ‘Built in Ethernet’ and that is where you set up your static internet
consumption on the EZ-800s?
: The voltage on the EZ-800s: 9V 1A
computers within my network?
A: The answer is yes and no. The EZ-800s allows only one IP to be used at a
time. If you want to share one IP with multiple computers then a router is
needed. EZ-800s allows you to do file and sharing, LAN (Local Area Netw
g
possible to use the EZ-800s to share the internet connection
r most Microsoft Windows based Operating System)
1. Make sure you set up the dedicated IP address from your ISP under
‘TCP/IP Internet Protocol’ under your Windows Operating Syste
2. By default the ‘automatically obtain an IP addre
‘specify an IP addresses’ and insert the dedicated IP address.
Specify the Mask address and click on ‘apply’
communicating with your ISP/co
r MAC based Operating System)
Under ‘Sy
protocols
Q: What is the voltage and power
A
The power consumption on the EZ-800s: 1.5w

Q: I have plugged in everything that is required on the EZ-800s and
?
A: Try to d
To do a power-cycle:
re operating
ink light flashes once every second or so.
A: There are several situations might o
port is flashing.
network
: I have set up my switch with static IP’s and all the lights seem to
(For most
1. Go to: Start > Settings > Control Panel and click on ‘System’
have checked the settings, but still can’t get a connection through the
switch, what do I do
o a power-cycle on the EZ-800s and see if that makes any difference.
1. Unplug the power off the switch and leave it for few minutes
2. Plug back in the power after and wait for a few seconds befo
Q: I plugged in my Ethernet cable into one of the ports on the EZ-
800s and the L
ccur when the Link light on that particular
1. Your Ethernet cable might be defective
2. The TX/Duplex rate on the network cards are different from each other
3. Static IP addresses weren’t set on the computers that is within the
Q
be okay, but I can’t do file sharing with my computers that are
plugged into the EZ-800s
A: Make sure you have same ‘Work Group’ names on each computer. To
change your ‘Work Group’ name:
Windows based Operating System)

2. You should then see several tabs on one dialog. One of those tabs will
3. Be certain that all the computers have the same workgroup name
: Does the EZ-800s have the ‘auto uplink’ ability? If so, which port?
: Our EZ-800s all have auto uplink and any port supports it.
: No, the EZ-800s does not have a user interface because there is no need for
lied under the Operating System itself.
n
r network
estart the computer to take effect.
ub or some type of device?
ss-over cable is not needed due to the auto-uplink ability on the EZ-800s
allow you to change the workgroup name on that particular computer
Q
A
Q: Does the EZ-800s have a user interface like a router?
A
a user to configure an EZ-800s to have a LAN/WAN based connection. All the
changes should be app
Q: I have a router and the EZ-800s can I expand my network with
those two devices?
A: Your router should have an uplink port somewhere. Connect that port with a
Ethernet cable and into a port on the EZ-800s and that will expand you
Q: I have an older Ethernet card and upon installation the link light
on the EZ-800s flashes every second or so, what is wrong?
A: It indicates that your network card is running 100mb Full Duplex. Change the
TX rate to 10mb Half Duplex and r
Q: Is a cross-over cable needed to connect the EZ-800s to another
h
A: A cro

Q: Is there a way to make my internet connection faster with the EZ-
800s?
A: Unfortunately a switch/router does not change the speed/bandwidth of your
onnection in your area.
: Put the EZ-800s somewhere that has more air flow and see if that solves the
roblem. If not, then the switch might be defective. If that is the case, please call
ur tech support line or e-mail us for further assistance.
internet connection from your ISP. It depends on the ISP that serves your
c
Q: My EZ-800s gets really hot and often drops my connection
A
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Appendix A - t:
t
Switch Specifications Shee
Standard IEEE802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE
802.3u & 802.3x 100 Base-TX Fas
Ethernet
Network Interface Eight 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX N-Way
ports
Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex)
20Mbps (full duplex)
Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex)
200Mbps (full duplex)
Network Cables , 4 or 5 UTP Cables
ohm impedance)
SE-TX: Cat. 5 UTP Cables (100-
)
10 BA
100- SE-T: Cat.3
(
100 BA
ohm impedance
Topology Star
LED Indicators
Per Device
Per Port
Power
100Mbps/LINK
Transmission Method Store and forward
MAC address table Up to 8K
Filter/Forward 14,880 pps / 10 BASE-T
148,800 pps / 100 BASE-T
Buffer Memory 2 Mbs
Flow control Pause frame (Full-duplex)
Back-pressure (Half-duplex)
Duplex mode Supports both half-duplex and full-duplex
mode
Power Supply er adapter, DC 9V, 1000mAExternal pow
Dimensions (L x W x H)147mm x 92mm x 22mm
Temperature 0 ~ 40 °C
Humidity 5% to 90%
Housing onIr
EMI FCC Class B, CE Mark
Warranty 3 years