1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the 8port Giga Switch.
1.1.Overview of the switch
The 8 Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides non-blocking, wire
speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients.
Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and
you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit
speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their
current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with
appropriate link speeds for each user’s requirements. Either way, it’s
perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move
large files across the network quickly. With the 8 Port Gigabit Switch,
you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit
server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports have
automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry
about the cable type. Each port independently and automatically
negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode.
1.2.Conventions
This User Manual contains essential information of how to install your 8
port Giga Switch. It will guide you through the correct installation steps
to get your device up and running.