A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
24 Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch

with WebView

User Guide

Model No.

SRW224
24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView

Copyright and Trademarks

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

How to Use this Guide

Your guide to the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView has been designed to make understanding networking with the switch easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Switch.
This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Switch.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Switch.
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition.
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome Whats in this Guide?
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel The Back Panel The Side Panel
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview Pre-Installation Considerations Hardware Installation Placement Options Uplinking the Switch
Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
Overview Configuring the HyperTerminal Application Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility
Overview System Tab Port Tab Trunk Tab VLAN Tab
Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
About Fast Ethernet About Gigabit Ethernet

Appendix B: Cabling

Overview Twisted Pair Cabling Fiber Optic Cabling
Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information

List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Front Panel Figure 2-2: Back Panel Figure 2-3: Side Panel Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward) Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal Figure 4-2: Connection Description Figure 4-3: Connect To Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties Figure 4-5: Login Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu Figure 4-7: System Configuration Figure 4-8: System Information Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration Figure 4-10: Password Setting Figure 4-11: IP Configuration Figure 4-12: Firmware Update Figure 4-13: Main Menu Figure 4-14: Send File Figure 4-15: Xmodem File Send for SRW224 Figure 4-16: Restore System Default Setting Figure 4-17: Reboot System Figure 4-18: Return to Main Menu Figure 4-19: Port Status Figure 4-20: Port Configuration Figure 4-21: Logout 18 18

Figure 5-1: Addrees Field Figure 5-2: Password Screen Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status Figure 5-8: Port Tab-Port Configuration Figure 5-9: Trunk Configuration Figure 5-10: 802.1Q VLAN Figure 5-11: Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting Figure 5-12: Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group Figure 5-13: Mode Change Figure 5-14: Port Based VLAN Figure 5-15: Add a Port Base VLAN Group Figure 5-16: QoS Configuration Figure 5-17: Logout Tab Figure B-1: Cable Charts Figure B-2: Straight-Through Cable Figure B-3: Crossed-Over Cable

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. This Switch will allow you to network better than ever. This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, and 100 megabit network clients, plus multiple options for connecting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire up your workstations, while the two integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX ports connect to other switches and the backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion to alternate transmission media like optical fiber. It features WebView monitoring and configuration via your web browser, making it easy to manage the 26 VLANs and up to 7 trunking groups. Or if you prefer, you can use the integrated console port to configure the switch. The non-blocking, wire-speed switching forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them. All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Switch, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView.

Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

Whats in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Switchs applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch. Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch This chapter describes how to connect the Switch. Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface This chapter instructs you on how to use the Switchs console interface for configuring the Switch. Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility This chapter shows you how to configure the Switch usign the Web Utility. Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet This appendix describes the various Ethernets. Appendix B: Cabling This appendix discusses different types of cabling. Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Switchs technical specifications. Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Switchs warranty information. Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Switchs regulatory information.
Chapter 1: Introduction Whats in this Guide?
Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

The Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

Figure 2-1: Front Panel

System LINK/ACT Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch. Green. Lights to indicate a functional network link through the corresponding port (1 through 24) with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
LAN (1-24) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as other switches or routers.
Gigabit1 /Gigabit2 / The switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports and a mini GBIC port that is shared with miniGBIB Gigabit Port 2. If Gigabit Port 2 is being used, the minGBIC port cannot be used. They link to high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of up to 1000Mbps. Gigabit Console Green. Lights to indicate the port is working in Gigabit mode. The Console port is where you connect a serial cable from a PCs serial port.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel

The Back Panel

The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch.
Figure 2-2: Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord.

The Side Panel

The security slot is located on a side panel.

7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switchs power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. 8. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active ports corresponding LED will light up on the Switch. NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, remove the power cord from the back of the Switch and then reconnect it.
Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch

Placement Options

There are two ways to physically install the Switch, either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop placement or mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch high rack for rack-mount placement. IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Using incorrect screws could damage the Switch and would invalidate your warranty.

Desktop Placement

1. Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch. See Figure 3-1. 2. Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source. 3. Keep enough ventilation space for the Switch and check the environmental restrictions mentioned in specifications as you are placing the Switch. 4. Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions, above.
Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward)
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Placement Options

Rack-Mount Placement

To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below. 1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towards your front side 2. Attach a rackmount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws. Figure 3-2 shows how to attach brackets to one side of the Switch. 3. Secure the brackets tightly. 4. Follow the same steps to attach the other bracket to the opposite side. 5. After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to any standard 19-inch rack as shown in Figure 3-3. 6. Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions. Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack

Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Cat5 (or better) cable into one of the 24 10/100 ports, and then connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral devices uplink port. MDI/MDIX will automaticlaly detect the speed and cable type.

Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu
Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

System Configuration

System Configuration displays: 1. System Information 2. Advanced Switch Configuration 3. Password Setting 4. IP Configuration 5. Firmware Update 6. Restore System Default Setting 7. Reboot System 0. Return to Main Menu. Figure 4-7: System Configuration

System Information

In System Information, you can check the Firmware Version.
Figure 4-8: System Information
Advanced Switch Configuration
This screen allows you to make advanced switch configuration settings. Broadcast Storm Filter. This allows you to filter by percentage the amount of broadcast traffic to your network to prevent a storm of too many broadcasts from being sent at the same time. Select 5%, 10%, or 20%. Select Off to prevent filtering. Collision Retry Forever. In a collision, a packet will be re-sent until it reaches its destination. To enable this feature, select Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable. MAC Table Auto-Aging. If there is no response froma network device when searching for a MAC address within the chosen time, the switch will remove the MAC address from the MAC address table. Select 150 sec, 300 sec, or 600 sec. To disable this feature, select Disable. MAC Table Hashing. Select from a choice of two algorithm types used to check the MAC address table to determine which MAC address is associated with what port or destination on the network. Select Direct Map or CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) Hash. Console Auto Logout Time. The console will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min. Select Never to disable the feature. Web Auto Logout Time. The Web interface will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min.
Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration

Password Configuration

This screen allows you to set a password for your Switch. Password Protection. To set a password for your network, select Enable. Enter your user name in the field, then the password. Enter the password again to confirm that it is correct. If you dont want to have a password to enter the network, select Disable. The Username and Password can only be a maximum of six characters, using the letters a through z, and numbers 0 through 9.

Figure 4-10: Password Setting

IP Configuration

IP information is displayed here. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is displayed. IP Address. This IP Address of the network is displayed. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Verify that the address you enter is correct and does not conflict with another device on the network. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask of the network is displayed. Default Gateway. The default gateway of the network is displayed. If you would like to change the IP address settings of the Switch, select Edit at he bottom of the screen. Figure 4-11: IP Configuration

Firmware Update

When new firmware becomes available, you can update the Switch. To update the firmware, select Firmware Update. When the message asks if you want to continue the update, select Y to continue or N if you want to cancel. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power during a firmware upgrade. Damage to Switch could occur. Figure 4-12: Firmware Update After you select yes, the Switch will be set to receive the file. At the top of your screen, select Transfer from the Main Menu, then select Send File.

Figure 4-13: Main Menu

The Send File screen will appear. Click Browse to locate the firmware file. Select the Xmodem protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Click Send to send the firmware.
The Xmodem File Send for SRW224 screen will appear to display the status of the upgrade.

Figure 4-14: Send File

When you are prompted to restart the Switch, select Y to restart the Switch.
Figure 4-15: Xmodem File Send for SRW224
Restore System Default Setting
To restore the Switch back to the factory default settings, select Restore System Default Setting and press enter. A confirmation message will appear stating that All User Configuration data will be reset to Default. Continue? [y/ n]. Press the y key to continue or the n key to cancel the restoration.
Figure 4-16: Restore System Default Setting

Reboot System

If you would like to reboot the Switch, select Reboot System and press Enter.
Figure 4-17: Reboot System

Return to Main Menu

Select Return to Main Menu if you want to return to the main menu.
Figure 4-18: Return to Main Menu

Port Status

This screen allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable, Link Status, Spd/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed.

Port Configuration

Figure 4-19: Port Status This screen allows you to change the status of a port. Select the port, then Enable the port you want to configure or Disable if you dont. For the Speed/Duplex, enter 10 Half, 10 Full, 100 Half, 100 Full, or Auto for Auto MDI/ MDIX. For Flow Control, select On to control the flow of the packet transmission or Off.

Logout

Select Logout to log out of the console configuration utility.
Figure 4-20: Port Configuration

Figure 4-21: Logout

Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.254 into the address field. Press the Enter key and the Password screen will appear. The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default username admin, and leave the password blank. Click the Login button. You can set a new password later from the Password Setting screen. Figure 5-1: Addrees Field
The first screen that appears displays the Welcome Screen. This allows you to access the six tabs: System, Port, Trunk, VLAN, QoS, and Logout. Click a tab to view its contents.
Figure 5-2: Password Screen
Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility Overview

System Tab

The System tab displays the system information. Firmware version. The current firmware version is displayed. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is displayed. IP Address. This IP Address of the network is displayed. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.254. Verify the address. You can change the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway here. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask of the network is displayed. Default Gateway. The default gateway of the network is displayed. Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information
Click the Apply button after you have verified that the information is correct.
These following links are available on this tab: To configure the advanced switch configuration, click the Click here to configure MISC configuration link. To configure your username and password, click the Click here to configure your Username/Password link. (Figure 5-6) To reboot your system, click the Click here to reboot system link. To restore the Switch back to the default settings, click the Click here to restore system default setting link.
Advanced Switch Configuration (Figure 5-5.)
This screen allows you to make advanced switch configuration settings. Broadcast Storm Filter. This allows you to filter by percentage the amount of broadcast traffic to your network to prevent a storm of too many broadcasts from being sent at the same time. Select 5%, 10%, or 20% from the drop-down menu. Select Off to prevent filtering.

Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility System Tab
Collision Retry Forever. In a collision, a packet will be re-sent until it reaches its destination. To enable this feature, select Enable from the drop-down menu. To disable this feature, select Disable. MAC Table Auto-Aging. If there is no response froma network device when searching for a MAC address within the chosen time, the switch will remove the MAC address from the MAC address table. Select 150 sec, 300 sec, or 600 sec from the drop-down menu. To disable this feature, select Disable. MAC Table Hashing. Select from a choice of two algorithm type used to check the MAC address table to determine which MAC address is associated with what port or destination on the network. Select Direct Map or CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) Hash from the drop-down menu. Console Auto Logout Time. The console will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min from the drop-down menu. Select Never to disable the feature. Web Auto Logout Time. The Web interface will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min from the drop-down menu.

Password Setting

This screen allows you to set a password for your Switch. Password Protection. To set a password for your network, select Enable from the drop-down menu. Enter your user name in the field, then the password. Enter the password again to confirm that it is correct. If you dont want to have a password to configure the Switch, select Disable.
Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting

Port Tab

This tab allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable, Link Status, Spd/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed. Click Click here to configure Speed/Duplex of each Port, which is located at the bottom of the screen, to configure the ports.
Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status
This screen allows you to change the status of a port.Select the port, then select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the port you want to configure. For the Speed/Duplex, enter 10 Half, 10 Full, 100 Half, 100 Full, or Auto (turns Auto MDI/MDIX on or off). For Flow Control, select On to control the flow of the packet transmission or Off. Click Apply when finished with your changes.

About Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet runs at speeds of 1Gbps (Gigabit per second), ten times faster than 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, but it still integrates seamlessly with 100Mbps Fast Ethernet hardware. Users can connect Gigabit Ethernet hardware with either fiber optic cabling or copper Category 5 cabling, with fiber optics more suited for network backbones. As the new Gigabit standard gradually integrates into existing networks, current computer applications will enjoy faster access time for network data, hardware, and Internet connections.
Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet
Twisted Pair Cabling and Fiber Optic Cabling are discussed in this appendix.

Twisted Pair Cabling

There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an exception: some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead). You can buy pre-made Category 5 cabling, or cut and crimp your own. Category 5 cables can be purchased or crimped as either straight-through or crossover cables. A Category 5 cable has 8 thin, color-coded wires inside that run from one end of the cable to the other. All 8 wires are used. In a straight-through cable, wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are also wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. In a crossover cable, the order of the wires change from one end to the other: wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. See the diagrams on the next page for more detailed information on straight-through and crossover cabling. To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be parallel to the floor).When looking down on the copper side, wire 1 will be on the far left.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Ethernet - A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address. Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device. Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission. mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows. Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. NAT (Network Address Translation) Traversal -A method of enabling specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to travel between your local network and the Internet. STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) - A protocol that enables specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to occur in real time.
RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet. WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

Appendix C: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.
Appendix E: Specifications
Standards Ports Cabling Type LEDs Dimensions (L x W x H) Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab 24 - 10/100 , 2 - 10/100/1000, 1 - MiniGBIC, 1-Console UTP CAT 5e or better System, Link/Act, Gigabit, Gigabit 1, Gigabit 2/miniGBIC 17.01" x 1.77" x 13.74" (43 mm x 45 mm x 349 mm) 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) Voltage Range 100 ~ 240VAC, Frequency range 50 60Hz, 50W max FCC Class B, CE, UL 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F) 10% to 90% Non-Condensing 10% to 95% Non-Condensing
Appendix F: Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the Warranty Period), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. 39

Appendix G: Regulatory Information
FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
Appendix H: Contact Information
Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can call us at: Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at: (Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com
800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 support@linksys.com

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SUCCES STORY
The Greenhouse Inn & Lodge Enters the High Speed Internet Age
In the early 1990s, the number of PC computers in homes and offices around the U.S. and the world was expanding. Notebook computers were also entering the market, but their true mobile potential had not yet been tapped. At that time, networking was something large corporations did to allow their computers to talk to each other and share resources. Enter the Internet! All of a sudden notebook computers were becoming the product of choice. Traveling business people wanted the freedom to access the Internet, send or answer e-mails or use instant messaging from anywhereanytime. The only way guests could do this at the Greenhouse Inn and Lodge was by dialing up through the phone line in their room. This connection was not only very slow for the user, but it also caused a major problem for the Greenhouse Inn, which only had seven telephone trunk lines for 69 rooms. If the majority of the telephone trunk lines were used by Internet users, it was difficult for other guests to make outgoing calls or receive incoming ones. This phone call bottleneck often led to loss of business, since potential guests couldnt get through to the main office.

CHALLENGES

Something had to change! Businesspeople at that time relied as much on their notebook computers as they today rely on their PDAs. Even families brought a notebook PC when traveling so their children could play online Internet games. Large hotels had already joined the high-speed Internet age by adding DSL connections into rooms so guests had fast and easy Internet access. The motel industry, in general, knew that in order to remain competitive they too had to update Internet access connections. Michael Miller, the owner of Greenhouse Inn & Lodge, also owned a Days Inn, one of several motel chains owned by Cendant, its parent company. Cendant sent a directive to all its motels that they must install wireless DSL connections in their guest rooms. Greenhouse Inn & Lodge, an independent motel, recognized that the majority of their guests

Customer Profile

Company The Green House Inn & Lodge Location Daleville, AL In Business Since 1990 Website www.greenhouseinn.com The Greenhouse Inn & Lodge, located in Daleville, Alabama, is located within a mile of Ft. Rucker, the only military base in the U.S. that trains helicopter pilots from all branches of military service. The majority of its guests are sixweek trainees not housed on the base.

Linksys Success Story

were government employees who were unable to use wireless connections due to security issues. So they decided to install hard wired connections as well as provide wireless access. Before making the final decision to install a network, Greenhouse Inn & Lodge Manager, Mark Pierce, decided to test the need for high-speed DSL connections by placing a single high-speed DSL Internet kiosk in the main office area. For just a few cents a minute, one guest at a time could have fast, immediate access to the Internet. The other guests continued using the dial-up phone lines. The success of the Internet kiosk and the need to stop dial-up usage led to the decision that high speed access was essential and must be available to the majority of guests.
PHASE 1 Establishing A Hard Wire Network
At the outset, it was decided that the new network would have a solid Ethernet wired infrastructure. The two hardware components contained in the Ethernet backbone of the network were installed in Pierces office. These included a Cisco 1720 Modular Access Router and a Linksys SRW224 Managed Gigabit Switch. The Router, the heart of the network backbone, included VPN access, QoS (Quality of Service) and VLANs to enable segmentation. The router assigns a specific IP (Internet Protocol) address to each user device, simplifying the user configuration processes. Its Fiber Optic Connections saved money on expansions made during Phase 2. Enhanced Cat 5 Cable spans Building 1, providing the hardwired connections.
PHASE 2 Expanding the Existing Hard Wired Network
The second phase of this project expanded the existing network to cover the remainder of the guest rooms in Buildings 2 and 3, and provide Internet hot spots in public areas, like the pool/ spa area and the coin laundry. A MultiMode Fiber Optic Cable was run from the Managers office, where the LinksysSRW224 Managed Gigabit Switch was located, to the Maintenance Office, at the far end of Building 2. Two more Linksys SRW224 Switches were placed in the Maintenance Room at the end of Building 2 and connected to the fiber with Linksys MGBSX1 Fiber Modules. Three additional Wireless-G Access Points were installed; two in Building 2 and one in Building 3. These provide wireless access to the pool/spa area and the majority of Building 2 and 3 guest rooms within a 100-150 ft. range.

THE LINKSYS SOLUTION

Miller and Pierce knew immediately which products they wanted to use to establish their network. According to Pierce, I pushed for Linksys/Cisco products from the beginning because I have several Linksys consumer products and they have all performed flawlessly and exactly as they are supposed to. Because of this positive experience, Pierce focused on Linksys Business Solutions to meet the networking needs of his guests. Ken Cutler, Linksys Sales Engineer for Business Solutions, helped Greenhouse Inn & Lodge move forward with their plans by providing the expertise in product selection and network design required. The result: A high-speed network capable of supporting 10/100 Ethernet with the ability to manage and segment network Internet traffic. This network was installed in two phases.
Setting Up Wireless Access
Recognizing the wireless explosion, the decision was made to place a Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point at a midway point within the block of 20 rooms in Building 1. Now, ideally, a total of 52 computers could access the Internet at the same timethe 20 computers in rooms with a DSL connection and an additional 32 computers accessing it wirelessly. The Greenhouse Inn & Lodge even offers those guests staying in a room without DSL access and without a wireless adapter a rental Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter to use during their stay.

RESULTS

By establishing a solid, secure wired network infrastructure and providing both wired and wireless environments, the Greenhouse Inn & Lodge was able to meet the networking needs of all its traveling guests. Whether connecting to their corporate network, sending or receiving emails, completing online training courses, researching potential customers or just enjoying some rest and relaxation, over 150 guests at the Greenhouse Inn & Lodge have everything they need to get connected.
Cisco 1720 Modular Router & Linksys SRW224 Managed Gigabit Switch

Coin Laundry

House Keeping

Office

Phase 1
Jacuzzi Soda So Mac Machine & Ice

Phase 2

Coleman 24/4 Enhanced Cat5 Cable Wireless Access Point (WAP54G)

Wireless HotSpot

Maintenance Room 2 Linksys SRW224 Managed Gigabit Switches
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