Chapter 3: connecting the switch, Overview – Linksys SRW224 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Overview

This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network
configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1.

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are
listed in the following table:

Maximum Cabling Distances.

*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected
to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet)

Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances

From

To

Maximum Distance

Switch

Switch or Hub

100 meters (328 feet)

Hub

Hub

5 meters (16,4 feet)

Switch or Hub

Computer

100 meters (328 feet)

Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration

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