Linksys SD205 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch User Manual

1. Sarrera

The Linksys SD205 is a compact and reliable 5-port 10/100 Ethernet switch designed to expand your network connectivity. This unmanaged switch provides five auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, allowing you to connect multiple devices such as computers, printers, and network-attached storage (NAS) to your local area network (LAN). Its plug-and-play design ensures easy installation without the need for complex configuration.

This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your Linksys SD205 switch.

2. Paketearen edukia

Mesedez, egiaztatu zure paketeak elementu hauek dituela:

• Linksys SD205 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
• Elikatze-moldagailua
• Erabiltzailearen eskuliburua (dokumentu hau)

If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer or Linksys support.

3. Produktuaren ezaugarriak

• 5 Fast Ethernet Ports: Provides five 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports.
• MDI/MDI-X automatikoa: Kable gurutzatu beharrik ezabatzen du.
• Plug and Play: No configuration required for easy setup.
• IEEE 802.3/802.3u Compliance: Adheres to industry standards for reliable networking.
• Diseinu trinkoa: Small footprint for flexible placement.
• LED adierazleak: Provides status information for power and port activity.

4. Konfigurazioa

Follow these steps to set up your Linksys SD205 switch:

4.1. Kokapen

• Jarri etengailua gainazal lau eta egonkor batean.
• Ziurtatu gailuaren inguruan aireztapen egokia dagoela gehiegi berotzea saihesteko.
• Keep the switch away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture.

4.2. Switcha konektatzea

1. Konektatu korronte-moldagailua: Plug the included power adapter into the power port on the back of the switch and then into a standard electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel should illuminate.
2. Sareko gailuak konektatu: Use standard Ethernet cables (Cat5e or better recommended) to connect your network devices (e.g., computer, router, game console) to any of the five RJ-45 ports on the switch.
3. Egiaztatu konexioak: Once a device is connected and active, the corresponding port LED on the switch will illuminate, indicating a successful link.

Figure 1: Linksys SD205 Switch with connected devices. This image illustrates the compact design and the ports for connecting Ethernet cables and the power adapter.

5. Etengailuaren funtzionamendua

The Linksys SD205 is an unmanaged switch, meaning it operates automatically without requiring any user configuration. Once connected, it will immediately begin forwarding network traffic between connected devices.

5.1. LED adierazleak

The front panel of the switch features LED indicators to provide status information:

• Power LED:
  • Berde trinkoa: Etengailua piztuta dago eta normal funtzionatzen du.
  • Desaktibatuta: Etengailuak ez du energia jasotzen.
• Lotura/Ekintza LEDak (portu bakoitzeko):
  • Berde trinkoa: Gailu bat behar bezala konektatu da portuan.
  • Berde keinukaria: Datuak portutik transmititzen edo jasotzen ari dira.
  • Desaktibatuta: No device is connected, or the connected device is not active.

6. Mantentzea

The Linksys SD205 switch requires minimal maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

• Garbiketa: Erabili zapi leun eta lehor bat etengailuaren kanpoaldea garbitzeko. Ez erabili garbitzaile likido edo aerosolik.
• Aireztapena: Ziurtatu aireztapen-zuloak ez daudela blokeatuta, gehiegi berotzea ekiditeko.
• Ingurumen-baldintzak: Erabili etengailua zehaztutako tenperatura eta hezetasun tarteetan (ikusi Zehaztapenen atala).
• Firmwarea: This unmanaged switch does not require user-initiated firmware updates.

7. Arazoak

If you encounter issues with your Linksys SD205 switch, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

7.1. Botererik ez

• Sintoma: Pizteko LEDa itzalita dago.
• Irtenbidea:
  • Ziurtatu korronte-egokitzailea etengailura eta funtzionatzen duen entxufe elektriko batera ondo konektatuta dagoela.
  • Try a different electrical outlet.
  • Verify the power adapter is the correct one supplied with the switch.

7.2. No Link Light for a Connected Device

• Sintoma: The Link/Act LED for a connected port is off.
• Irtenbidea:
  • Ensure the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into both the switch port and the device.
  • Saiatu beste Ethernet kable batekin.
  • Verify the connected device is powered on and its network adapter is functioning correctly.
  • Saiatu gailua etengailuko beste portu batera konektatzen.

7.3. Sarearen abiadura motela

• Sintoma: Network performance is slower than expected.
• Irtenbidea:
  • Ensure all connected devices and cables support 100 Mbps speeds for optimal performance.
  • Egiaztatu konektatutako gailuetan exekutatzen ari diren sareko trafiko gehiegizko edo banda-zabalera asko kontsumitzen duten aplikazioak.
  • Berrabiarazi etengailua eta konektatutako gailuak.

8. Zehaztapenak

Technical specifications for the Linksys SD205 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch:

Oharra: zehaztapenak aldatu egin daitezke, jakinarazi gabe.

9. Bermearen informazioa

Linksys products are backed by a limited warranty. For detailed information regarding the warranty period and terms applicable to your Linksys SD205 switch, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Linksys webgunea. Gorde erosketa-agiria erosketaren frogagiri gisa berme-erreklamazioetarako.

10. Laguntza Teknikoa

If you require further assistance or encounter issues not covered in this manual, please contact Linksys Technical Support.

• Lineako laguntza: Visit the official Linksys support website for FAQs, knowledge base articles, and driver downloads. www.linksys.com/support
• Telefono-laguntza: Refer to the Linksys webeskualdeko harremanetarako zenbakiak eta ordutegiak ikusteko gunea.

When contacting support, please have your product model (SD205) and serial number ready.