Linksys SD2005 User manual

BUSINESS SERIES
USER GUIDE
5-Port and 8-Port
10/100/1000
Gigabit Switches
Model: SD2005 and SD2008
Model: SD2005
Model: SD2008

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5-Port and 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switches
Table of Contents
About This Guide 1
Icon Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Online Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Copyright and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Side Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Connect the Switch 7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix A: Specifications 9
Appendix B: Warranty and Regulatory Information 10
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Industry Canada (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Règlement d’Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix C: Contact Information 22
Need to contact Linksys? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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5-Port and 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switches
About This User Guide
About This User Guide
Icon Descriptions
While reading through the User Guide, you may encounter various icons
designed to call attention to a specific item. Below are descriptions of
these icons:
NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest
and is something that you should pay special attention to
while using the product.
WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a
caution or warning and it is something that could damage
your property or product.
WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address
or e-mail address.
Online Resources
Most web browsers allow you to enter the web address without adding
the http:// in front of the address. This User Guide will refer to websites
without including http:// in front of the address. Some older web
browsers may require you to add it.
Resource Website
Linksys www.linksys.com
Linksys International www.linksys.com/international
Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary

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About This User Guide
Copyright and Trademarks
Specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Linksysis aregistered
trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the
U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Linksys 5-Port or 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Switch.The Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your
10, 100, and 1000 Mbps network clients.
The 5-Port and 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switches differ in number of
LEDs and ports. Pictured here is the 5-Port Switch; however, the 8-Port
Switch is similar in form.
Front Panel
The LEDs are located on the front panel of the Switch.
Front Panel of the 5-Port Switch
System (Green) This LED lights up and remains lit when the Switch is
powered on.
1-5 or 1-8 (Green) Each LED lights up when a connection is made
through its corresponding port. It flashes when the corresponding port
is active.

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Back Panel
The Ethernet network ports are located on the back panel of
the Switch. All ports are auto-negotiating and have automatic
MDI/MDI-X crossover detection.
Back Panel of the 5-Port Switch
1-4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Switch to network
devices, such as computers.
Side Panels
The power port and security slot are located on the side panels of the
Switch.
Side Panel with Power Port
(power) The power port is where you will connect the power
adapter.

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Side Panel with Security Slot
(security slot) The security slot is where you can attach a lock
to protect the Switch from theft.
Placement Options
Set the Switch on its four rubber feet, or mount the Switch on a wall.
The Switch offers two wall-mount slots, which are the two crisscross
slots on the bottom panel. The measurement between the two slots is
2.52 inches (64 mm).
2.52 in
(64 mm)
Bottom Panel of the 5-Port Switch

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To use the wall-mount option, follow these instructions:
Attach two screws to the wall, 2.52 inches (64 mm) apart, so that the
Switch’s wall-mount slots can line up with the two screws.
Maneuver the Switch to insert the screws into the two slots.
1.
2.