Linksys SRW2008 - Manual (Page 15)

5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
SRW2008 - Front Panel
WebView Switches
Ports
1-8 The Switch is equipped with 8 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or
1000Mbps. They can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology
enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps,
100Mbps, or 1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.
Console The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
Console Interface for Configuration for more information.
miniGBIC 1/2 The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a connection point for a mini-GBIC
expansion module, so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. The MiniGBIC
port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at speeds
of up to 1000Mbps.
Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules with the Switch. The
MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, while the MGBT1
requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Console The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
Console Interface for Configuration for more information.