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Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS
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Fast Ethernet Ofce Switch, Model 502023 (5-port with plastic housing),
Model 523301 (5-port with metal housing), Model 502054 (8-port with
plastic housing) or Model 523318 (8-port with metal housing).
This high-performance switch provides you with the ability to segment
network trafc, extend Fast Ethernet connection distance and convert
data packets between different transmission speeds. And with the
ever-handy Auto MDI/MDI-X function on all ports, you don’t need to
worry about whether or not the cable is straight or cross-over — just
connect to another switch or hub.
No software is needed for installation or maintenance, either, making the
Fast Ethernet Ofce Switch an effective and time-saving solution for
incrementally upgrading 10 Mbps switching to 100 Mbps switching for
small workgroups or SOHO network users. Plus, full and half duplex
modes provide 200 Mbps of bandwidth.
Easy-to-follow instructions in this user manual help make installation of
the switch quick and simple, so you’ll also soon be enjoying the benets
of these additional features:
• 10/100 auto-sensing ports automatically detect optimal network speeds
• Supports any combination of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network devices
• Compact case
• LEDs for Link, Activity
• NWay auto-negotiation
• Non-blocking design
• Store and forward switching architecture
• Lifetime Warranty