Linksys FENSK05 - EtherFast Network Starter User manual

esigned for small-to-medium business (SMB)
and home networking, these EtherFast 10/100
Network in a Box kits each contains all you
need to build a 10/100 network, with the best value for
your networking dollar. Ideal for sharing high-speed
cable or DSL Internet access, these starter kits come
with two 10/100 auto-sensing PCI LAN Cards and a 5-
Port 10/100 auto-sensing Switch or Hub that delivers up
to a blazing 200Mbps data transfer.
Plus, your EtherFast 10/100 PCI Cards support Wake-
on-LAN management and full duplex transfer mode,
while your 10/100 hub or switch expands your network
easily with its built-in uplink port. These kits work with
virtually all network operating systems, including Linux
and Windows NT, so you don’t have to worry about
compatibility issues. If you're looking for top perform-
ance, your EtherFast 10/100 auto-sensing network will
seamlessly integrate with 10 and 100Mbps hardware, so
you can enjoy the speed and power of networking for
years to come.
•Connects Up to 5 Computers Together at
10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps, or 200Mbps Speed
•Each 10/100 Port Automatically Adjusts to
10BaseT or 100BaseTX Speeds in both Half or
Full Duplex Transfer Mode
•Perfect for Sharing a Cable Modem, DSL, or
Any Other Internet Access With all Your PCs
•5-Port 10/100 Switch Delivers Full-Duplex
200Mbps Dedicated Bandwidth to Each Port
•Wake-On-LAN Compatible PCI LAN Cards
•LAN Cards are Fully Backwards Compatible
with Non-Wake-On-LAN Motherboards
•Windows 95 and 98 Plug-and-Play Compatible
•Works with All Major Networking Operating
Systems, including Windows NT 4.0 and Linux
•Easily Expandable --Connect to More Hubs,
Switches and PCs with the Built-in Uplink Port
•Lifetime Warranty on LAN Cards and Cables
•5-Year Limited Warranty on Switches and Hubs
•Optimal Value for Versatile 10/100
Auto-Sensing Networking at Blazing Speeds
• Perfect for Sharing High-Speed Cable or DSL
Internet Access Among AllYour PCs
•10/100 Auto-Sensing Hub or Switch
Seamlessly Integrates 10 and 100Mbps
Hardware
•Two 10/100 PCI LAN Cards Feature a 10/100
RJ-45 Port and Wake-On-LAN Support
•Kit Contains AllYou Need to Build a
10/100 Auto-Sensing Network
•Works with Virtually All Operating Systems,
Including Linux and Windows NT 4.0
•Free 24/7 Technical Support
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Network Performance for the Best Value
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Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,
PCI 2.1, 2.2, PC 99
Protocol CSMA/CD
Ports Cards: 1 10/100 RJ-45 Port
Switch: 5 10/100 RJ-45 Ports,
1 Uplink Port (Shared)
Hub: 5 10/100 RJ-45 Ports,
1 Uplink Port (Shared, *extends 100
meters when all ports run 100Mbps)
WOL Support Cards: Remote Wake-Up
Power Management Event (PME)
Speed Per Port 10Mbps or 20Mbps (Half Duplex Hub)
100Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex Switch)
LEDs Cards: Link/Activity, 100Mbps, Full Duplex
Switch: Power, Link/Activity, 100Mbps,
Full Duplex/Collision, Uplink
Hub: Power, 10/100 Collision, Uplink,
Link/Activity, 100 Mbps, SW
Environmental
Card Dimensions 5” x 2.3” x .75”
Card Weight 2.5 oz.
Switch Dimensions 7.5” x 5.4” x 2.0”
Switch Weight 1.3 lbs.
Hub Dimensions 7.5” x 5.4” x 1.4”
Hub Weight 0.9 lbs.
Power 3.3V, 3.0 A
Certifications FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial,
UL and CSA Listed
Operating Temp. 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 49ºC) for both kits
Storage Temp. -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC) for both kits
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing for both kits
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing for both kits
Package Contents
EtherFast Switched 10/100
Network in a Box
• Two EtherFast 10/100 PCI LAN
Cards (Wake-On-LAN Compatible)
• Two Wake-On-LAN jumper wires
• One 5-Port 10/100 Auto-Sensing Switch
• One AC Power Adapter (for Switch)
• Two 15-Foot Category 5 UTP Cables
• Two Driver Disks
• Internet Sharing Software
• One User Guide and Registration Card
(Model No.: FESWSK5)
Sales [phone]
Support [phone]
Fax [phone]
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The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card’s
Wake-on-Lan feature is optional. To
use the feature, the card must be
properly connected to a PCI moth-
erboard that supports WOL event
management. If your motherboard
does not support Wake-on-Lan, the
card will operate as a normal 10/100
LAN Card.
WOL
Wake-On-LAN Compatible
EtherFast 10/100
Network in a Box
• Two EtherFast 10/100 PCI LAN
Cards (Wake-On-LAN Compatible)
• Two Wake-On-LAN jumper wires
• One 5-Port 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hub
• One AC Power Adapter (for Hub)
• Two 15-Foot Category 5 UTP Cables
• Two Driver Disks
• Internet Sharing Software
• One User Guide and Registration Card
(Model No.: FENSK05)