Linksys EG008W User Manual

USER GUIDE

Gigabit 8-Port

Workgroup Switch

Model: EG008W

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

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

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

Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Installation 2

Installing the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tips on Switching Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Appendix A: Specications 3

Appendix B: Warranty Information 4

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

Appendix C: 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 D: Software End User License Agreement 11

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

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

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

The Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch delivers non-blocking,
wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps
network clients, so all workstations will perform at their
maximum speeds.

Gigabit speeds are perfect for graphics, multimedia, and
other applications that have to quickly move large files
across the network. Connect your Gigabit-equipped
workstations to the Switch’s 10/100/1000 ports, so they
will have full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to
1000 Mbps, while the other clients continue to run at their
current 10/100 Mbps speeds.

Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you install
the Switch.

Front Panel

Power (Green) The Power LED lights up and

will stay on while the Switch is powered on.

Ethernet (Green)

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.

The Ethernet LED lights up

Placement Options

Before connecting cables to the Switch, first you will
physically install the Switch.

There are two ways to place the Switch. The first way is
to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four
rubber feet. The second way is to mount it on a wall. The
wall-mount option is described in further detail below.

Wall-Mount Option

The Switch has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel.
The distance between two adjacent slots is 2.36 inches
(60 mm).

Before you begin, make sure you have two screws that
are size #4—this indicates a diameter measurement of

0.112 inches (2.845 mm).

1. Determine where you want to mount the Switch.

2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes
are 2.36 inches (60 mm) apart.

3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 0.2 inches
(5 mm) of its head exposed.

4. Maneuver the Switch so the wall-mount slots line up
with the two screws.

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the Switch down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.

2.36 inches
(60 mm)

Back Panel

Ethernet These LAN (Local Area Network)

ports connect network devices, such as
computers, print servers, and network attached
storage at 10/100/1000 Mbps. Or, they can be
used to expand your network by connecting to
a 1000 Mbps hub or switch. When connecting
to a computer equipped with a Gigabit network
adapter, plug one end of a Category 5e
Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port on
the adapter and the other end into one of the
ports on the Switch.

Power The Power port is where you connect

the power adapter.

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Chapter 2

Configuration

Chapter 2: Installation

Installing the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch may
involve installing both an adapter and the Switch. If you
are integrating these items into an existing network, some
additional steps may be necessary involving settings
for your existing equipment. Consult your network
administrator for more information about how the Switch
will interface with your existing network components.

Installing the Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

The Switch’s back panel has eight RJ-45 ports. Each
10/100/1000 port automatically detects the speed and
duplex of the attached cabling to a network card, switch,
hub, etc. The ports operate in either 1000 Mbps, 100 Mbps,
or 10 Mbps.

Each 10/100/1000 port on your Switch can connect to
workstations, file servers, hubs, routers or other switches.
Connections to the switch require Category 5 Ethernet
network cabling (Category 5e for Gigabit connections).

To connect a computer directly to the Switch, plug one
end of a standard network cable into the switch, and
then plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s
network adapter.

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

Plug in the Switch’s power cable. The Power LED will light
up. As devices make connections to the Switch’s ports,
each port’s corresponding Ethernet LED will light up.

If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify
that your network cabling is securely crimped and installed
properly.

Tips on Switching Your Network

Here are some of the ways the new Switch can help you
optimize your network speed:

Speed up Nodes from Your 10BaseT Network

In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers,
and key users, such as network administrators, directly
to your Switch to channel dedicated bandwidth in full­duplex mode (if operating in full-duplex) to each station.
The Switch will have dedicated communication with
all its connections simultaneously, whereas a hub will
only communicate in half-duplex transfer mode and
broadcasts information to all ports.

Conserving Bandwidth with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and
1000Mbps Segments

10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware are not readily
compatible, but the Switch can designate network
segments of different speeds. This allows you to run one
100 Mbps segment to serve users without a need for
considerable speed, and a faster 1000 Mbps segment
devoted to users who depend heavily on graphics,
multimedia, database, or other speed-intensive
applications. With switched segmentation, your
1000 Mbps users will not be slowed down by the users on
the 10/100 Mbps segment.

Run 10/100 Mbps Peripherals in a 1000Mbps Network

Most of the network peripherals in place today run at
10/100 Mbps, since 100BaseTX has been the standard
network speed to date. These peripherals, designed
to operate at 100 Mbps, cannot readily communicate
with 1000BaseTX equipment. A 10 Mbps interface is
also required for cable and DSL connections, which are
popular ways to access the Internet. The Switch provides
your 10BaseT equipment and cable and DSL lines with a
10 Mbps interface while still running your Fast Ethernet
devices at 100 Mbps or your Gigabit devices at 1000 Mbps.

Strengthen Data Transfers through Signal Regeneration

Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

The Switch functions as a repeater, which regenerates
data signals as they pass through it. This feature acts as a
safeguard to deter data loss and ensure that transmissions
arrive at their destination intact. Switches positioned
between hubs can preserve your data’s integrity and
eliminate your need to buy and use repeaters in your Fast
Ethernet or Gigabit network.

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Appendix A

Appendix A: Specifications

Model EG008W
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,

IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
Ports
Cabling Type Category 5e Recommended
LEDs Power, Link/Act (per port)

Environmental

Dimensions 5.51" x 5.51" x 1.06"
(140 x 140 x 27mm)

Weight 17.6 oz (500 g)
Power 12V DC, 1A
Consumption 8W

Certification FCC Part 15 Class B
Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. 23 to 140ºF (-5 to 60ºC)
Operating Humidity 20 to 95%, Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 20 to 95% Noncondensing

8 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix B

Warranty Information

Appendix B: Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER
PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY
OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF
RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY
ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXCLUDE,
LIMIT OR SUSPEND ANY RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS ARISING
OUT OF NONCONFORMITY WITH A SALES CONTRACT.
SOME COUNTRIES, STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION MAY
LAST, SO THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS DESCRIBED
BELOW MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY COUNTRY, STATE OR
PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IN
WHICH THE PRODUCT PURCHASE TOOK PLACE.

Linksys warrants the hardware in this Linksys 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

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.

Linksys additionally warrants that any media on which
the software may be provided will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under
this limited warranty will be for Linksys, at its option, to
(a) replace the software media, or (b) refund the purchase
price of the software media.

Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

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 non­Linksys 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.

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET
FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
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, software or services 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 services, or any equipment, system or network
on which the product, software or services are 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 APPLICABLE
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.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN
NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA,
REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO USE ANY
THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, 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, SOFTWARE OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
IN RESPECT OF SUCH PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR SERVICE,
EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

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Appendix B

OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, 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.

No Linksys employee, agent or reseller is authorized to
make any verbal or written modification, extension or
addition to this warranty, and Linksys expressly disclaims
any such change to this warranty. If any portion of this
limited warranty is found to be void or unenforceable, its
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If you have a question about your product
or experience a problem with it, please go to
www.linksysbycisco.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 (or, if you purchased your product from a service
provider, contact the service provider) for instructions on
how to obtain warranty service. The telephone number
for Linksys Technical Support in your area can be found
by clicking the “Contact Us” link on the home page of
www.linksysbycisco.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 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 rejected. Do not include any other items with the
product you are returning. 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.

Warranty Information

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.linksysbycisco.com/support.

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

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Appendix C

Regulatory Information

Appendix C: Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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:

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

Industry Canada Statement

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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference and

2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

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 :

1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférences;

2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences
reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d’entraîner un
fonctionnement indésirable.

• 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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Safety Notices

WARNING: Do not use this product near water,

for example, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.

WARNING: 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.

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