Linksys EG008W - Instant Gigabit Workgroup Switch User manual

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Model No.
WIRED 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Gigabit
EG008W
User Guide

Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
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Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 3
The Front Panel 3
The Back Panel 4
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 5
Overview 5
Before You Install the Switch... 6
Placement Options 6
Connecting the Switch 7
Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet 8
Gigabit Ethernet 8
Appendix B: Windows Help 9
Appendix C: Glossary 10
Appendix D: Specifications 13
Appendix E: Warranty Information 14
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 15
Appendix G: Contact Information 21

Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3
Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 5
Figure 3-2: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 6
Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7
Figure 3-4: Connect the Power 7

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch. The Switch delivers non-blocking, wire
speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000Mbps network clients, so all workstations will perform at their
maximum speeds.
Gigabit speeds are perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to quickly move large files
across the network. Connect your Gigabit-equipped workstations to the Switch’s 10/100/1000 ports, so they will
have full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to 1000Mbps, while the other clients continue to run at their current
10/100Mbps speeds.
Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you install the Switch. These instructions should be all you need to
get the most out of the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch.
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Switch’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
This chapter explains how to install and connect the Switch.
• Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet
This appendix gives a general description of Gigabit Ethernet.
• Appendix B: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix C: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
full duplex: the ability of a networking device to
receive and transmit data simultaneously.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
• Appendix D: Specifications
This appendix provides the Switch’s technical specifications.
• Appendix E: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Switch’s warranty information.
• Appendix F: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Switch’s regulatory information.
• Appendix G: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel
The Switch's LEDs are located on the front panel.
LEDs
POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
1-8 Green. A numbered LED lights up when there is a connection made through its
corresponding port. It flashes to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving
data over that port.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Back Panel
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
The Back Panel
The ports are located on the back panel of the Switch.
Ports
10/100/1000
ETHERNET 1-8 The Switch is equipped with eight auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
connectors. These ports support auto MDI/MDIX cable detection and network speeds of
10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps. They can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-
sensing technology enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device
connected to it (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex
accordingly.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter.
NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, unplug the power adapter from the
back of the Switch. Wait a few seconds and then reconnect it.
Figure 2-2: Back Panel

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network
configuration, see the application diagram shown below.
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are
listed in the following table:
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected
to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch or Hub* 100 meters (328 feet)
Hub Hub 5 meters (16.4 feet)
Switch or Hub Computer 100 meters (328 feet)
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration
Cable/DSL
Modem
Internet Router
10/100/1000
Desktop Notebook
Wireless
Access Point
10/100/1000
Server

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Before You Install the Switch...
Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Before You Install the Switch...
When you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:
• Make sure that the Switch will be accessible and that the cables can be easily connected.
• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Position the Switch away from sources of water and moisture.
Placement Options
Before connecting cables to the Switch, first you will physically install the Switch.
There are two ways to place the Switch. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four
rubber feet. The second way is to mount it on a wall. The wall-mount option is described in further detail below.
Wall-Mount Option
The Switch has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is
2.36 inches (60 mm).
Before you begin, make sure you have two screws that are size #4—this indicates a diameter measurement of
0.112 inches (2.845 mm).
1. Determine where you want to mount the Switch.
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 2.36 inches (60 mm) apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 0.2 inches (5 mm) of its head exposed.
4. Maneuver the Switch so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Switch down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
Proceed to the section, Connecting the Switch.”
2.36 inches
(60 mm)
Figure 3-2: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots