Gigafast EF800-SI User Manual

Introduction

This manual describes the installation and the
usage of EF800-SI. It features eight 10/100
Base-TX auto-negotiation switch port with
internal AC power supply, and provides the
flexibility to into your working space and
networking environment. The switch EF800-SI
can be served to connect with PCs, servers, hubs,
bridges, other switches and routers. It can also
act as a bridge between 10Mbps and 100Mbps
network segments.
Thanks to the switching technology, it support
10Mbps and 100Mbps dedicated bandwidth in
every port. The device is built with Plug &
Play, Auto-Negotiation on all ports, as well
as Half And Full Duplex Operation, Store-
and-Forwar d and Cut-Through transmission
mode for easy installation and smooth transition from
legacy 10Mbps to 100Mbps. One uplink port
(shared with port 1) to facilitate your network expansion.
To ensure maximum safety and good function
please read carefully and follow all the directions
in this manual to get successful Installation and
operation.

Package Contents

The EF800-SI package includes:

 1 Switch, EF800-SI
 This user’s manual
 1 AC power cord
 4 rubber foot stands

Mounting the Switch

Before installing the switch EF800-SI, be sure to
find suitable location around the center of the

devices you want to link, and near a power outlet.
Place the hub on any convenient flat surface, such
as a desktop or nearby shelf. For more stability, you
may put 4 rubber foot stands on the bottom side of
EF800-SI, if necessary.

Attach Computers to the Switch Ports

1.Install a 10/100Mabps (10/100Base-TX) network
adapter card and driver in every computer you
want to network.

2. Prepare twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 plugs.
Use Category 5/5e cable for all connections.
Make sure that the cable length is less than or
equal to 100 meters (328 feet).

3. Attach one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port of
the computer’s network adapter card and the
other end to any available port of the switch
EF800-SI. Be sure not using port 1 and the
Uplink port simultaneously.

Cascading to a Switch or another Hub

When attaching the switch EF800-SI to a router
or other devices, be sure to verify the port type
implemented before connecting any cable.

 For straight-through Category 5/5e twisted –pair

cable with RJ-45 plugs:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the switch
EF-800SI’s uplink port, while keeping port 1
unplugged. Be sure follow the length limit
of 100 meter.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to any
available port, except the uplink one, of the
other devices.

 For crossover cabling:

1. Connect, respectively, any two available non­ uplink pork of these 2 devices.

2. Or, connect both uplink ports of these 2
devices together.