ZyXEL Communications GS-105 manual

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch User’s Guide Version 1.0 April 2003[...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch iii Interference Statements and Wa rnings FCC Interference 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. (2) This device must accept any interf erence received, including interference that may cause [...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch iv ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user ( purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. Duri ng the warranty period and upon proof of purc hase, should the produc t have indications of failur e du[...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch 1 Getting to Know Your Switch Introduction The switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high- performance switched networks. The sw itch is a store- and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The switch is designed for SOHO (Small Of fice Home Office) businesses. St andalone Wor[...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch 2 Desktop Installation Step 1. Make sure the switch is clean and dry. Step 2. Set the switch on a smooth, leve l flat space strong enough to support the weight of the switch and the connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. Step 3. Use the supplied power adapter to connect your switch to a power source[...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch 3 RJ-45 A uto-negotiating P orts Your switch comes with 5 or 8 10/100/1000M RJ-45 por ts depending on the model of your switch. The auto-n egotiation feature allows the switch to detect the speed of incoming tr ansmission and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allo ws data transfer s of 10 Mbps, 100 Mb[...]

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    GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch 4 Table 2 Front Panel LED Descri ptions LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION PWR Green On The switch is on and receiving pow er. Off The switch is not receiv ing power. 100/1000 Green On The port is oper ating at 1000M bps. Off The port is operating a t 10Mbps or no dev ice is attached. Orange On The port is oper ating at 100Mb[...]