Cisco Linksys EZXS88W, Linksys EZXS55W, Linksys EZXS16W User Manual

USER GUIDE

EtherFast 10/100 5/8/16-Port

Workgroup Switch

Models: EZXS55W, EZXS88W, EZXS16W

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 2

Appendix B: Specications 3

Appendix C: Warranty Information 4

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appendix D: Regulatory Information 6

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 11

Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:
Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Metro Wireless
Internet Adapter. The Metro Wireless Internet Adapter is
the simple alternative for Internet connectivity in your
home. Because the Internet link is wireless, you can get
on without the hassle of a wired telephone or cable
connection. The high-powered radio creates a strong, fast
connection to the Metro Wireless Internet. Connect your
PC directly to the Adapter, or add a wireless access point
or network switch to connect multiple PCs – the built-in
DHCP server automatically provides Internet addresses to
all your PCs.

Front Panel

Front Panel of EZXS55W

Power (Green) Each time your Switch powers

up, it will run a diagnostic/self-test. After the
test, the Power LED will ight up and will stay on
while the Switch is powered on.

Link/Act (Green) This LED lights up solid when

the Switch is connected to a device through the
Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, the Switch
is sending or receiving data over that port.

100 (Green) This LED indicates the speed of the

connection over the Ethernet port. When the
LED lights up, the speed is 100 Mbps. When the
LED does not light up, the speed is 10 Mbps.

FD/Col (Green) This LED indicates if the

Ethernet port is in full or half duplex mode. When
the LED is lit, the mode is Full Duplex. When the
LED is not lit, the mode is Half Duplex. When the
LED flashes, the port has a data collision error;
check if your cabling is installed properly and all
connections are secure.

Back Panel

Back Panel of EZXS55W

Back Panel of EZXS16W

Ethernet 1-5 (EZXS55W),
Ethernet 1-8 (EZXS88W),
Ethernet 1-16 (EZXS16W) The Ethernet ports

connect the Switch to a wired PC or other
Ethernet network device.

Uplink (EZXS55W and EZXS88W only) The

Uplink port connects the Switch to a router or
to another switch.

MDI/MDIX (EZXS16W only) When the MDI/

MDIX button is pressed in, port 16 will function
as an Uplink port. When this button is not
pressed in, port 16 functions as a normal 10/100
port.

Power The Power port is where you will

connect the power adapter.

NOTE TO USERS OF 10/100 5- OR 8-PORT
SWITCH (EZXS55W OR EZXS88W): If you

connect a router or additional switch to the
Uplink port, then you cannot use the numbered
port next to the Uplink port (port 5 on the
5-Port Switch or port 8 on the 8-Port Switch will
be inactive). The two ports are wired together,
so they cannot be used simultaneously.

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Appendix A

Appendix A:
Troubleshooting

I can’t connect to the Internet.

Verify the proper LEDs are lit on the Switch.1.

Make sure the Power LED has a steady green light •
and is not flashing.

Verify the Ethernet LED has a fairly steady green •
light. It will flash occasionally, indicating activity.

Power down everything, and power on each device in 2.
the following order:

Switch •
PC •

WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,

refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com

Troubleshooting

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Appendix B

Specifications

Appendix B:
Specifications

EZXS55W

Model EZXS55W (10/100 5-Port
Workgroup Switch)

Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u
Ports Five 10/100 RJ-45 Ports,

One Shared RJ-45 Uplink
Port

LEDs Power, Link/Act*, FD/Col*,
100*
(*per port)

Cabling Type UTP Category 5 or better

Environmental

Dimensions 4.33" x 1.26" x 3.43"
(110 x 32 x 87 mm)

Weight 6.00 oz (170 g)
Power 7.5V DC, 700 mA
Certification FCC Class B, CE, ICES-003
Operating Temp. 32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

EZXS88W

Model EZXS88W (10/100 8-Port
Workgroup Switch)

Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u
Ports Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Ports,

One Shared RJ-45 Uplink
Port

LEDs Power, Link/Act*, FD/Col*,
100*
(*per port)

Cabling Type UTP Category 5 or better

EZXS16W

Model EZXS16W (10/100 16-Port
Workgroup Switch)

Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u
Ports Sixteen 10/100 RJ-45 Ports
Buttons One MDI/MDIX Button
LEDs Power, Link/Act*, FD/Col*,

100*
(*per port)

Cabling Type UTP Category 5 or better

Environmental

Dimensions 7.24” x 2.52” x 5.98”
(184 x 64 x 152 mm)

Weight 16.93 oz (480 g)
Power 3.3V DC, 3 A
Certification FCC Class B, CE, ICES-003
Operating Temp. 32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Environmental

Dimensions 6.30” x 1.38” x 4.33"
(160 x 35 x 110 mm)

Weight 8.82 oz (250 g)
Power 9V DC, 800 mA
Certification FCC Class B, CE, ICES-003
Operating Temp. 32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

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Appendix C

Warranty Information

Appendix C:
Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of
purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for
the period specified below:

One (1) year for new product •

Ninety (90) days for refurbished product •

This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only
to the original end-user purchaser. Your exclusive remedy
and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty
will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product
with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished
Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the
product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement
products will be warranted for the remainder of the
original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is
longer. All products and parts that are replaced become
the property of Linksys.

Exclusions and Limitations

This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product
assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the
product has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c)
the product damage was caused by use with non-Linksys
products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated,
repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions
supplied by Linksys, (e) the product has been subjected to
abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence,
or accident, (f) the serial number on the Product has been
altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is supplied
or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration
purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase
price or license fee.

ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE
PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does
not warrant that the operation of the product or software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the
continual development of new techniques for intruding
upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant
that the product, software or any equipment, system or
network on which the product or software is used will be
free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product
may include or be bundled with third party software or

service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to
such third party software or service offerings. This limited
warranty does not guarantee any continued availability
of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or
operation may require.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY 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, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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 limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by
jurisdiction.

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 limited warranty 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.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If you have a question about your product or experience a
problem with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support
where you will find a variety of online support tools and
information to assist you with your product. If the product
proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact
Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to
obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys
Technical Support in your area can be found in the product
User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product
serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.
A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to
return your product, you will be given a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for
properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys
at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number
and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when
returning your product. Products received without a RMA
number and dated proof of original purchase will be

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Appendix C

rejected. Do not include any other items with the product
you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered
by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and
returned to you without charge. Customers outside of
the United States of America and Canada are responsible
for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties,
VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or
replacements not covered under this limited warranty will
be subject to charge at Linksys’ then-current rates.

Technical Support

This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support
contract. Information about Linksys’ current technical
support offerings and policies (including any fees for
support services) can be found at:
www.linksys.com/support.

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the
jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine,
CA 92623.

Warranty Information

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Appendix D

Regulatory Information

Appendix D:
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

Avis d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes :

Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférences; 1.
Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences 2.

reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d’entraîner un
fonctionnement indésirable.

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the •
receiver’s

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician •
for assistance

Safety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG •
or larger telecommunication line cord.

Do not use this product near water, for example, in a •
wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. •
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

WARNING: This product contains lead, known

to the State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference and1.
This device must accept any interference, including 2.

interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

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