Dimension GS-1116/GS-1124 Gigabit Switch
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Preface
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension GS-1116 or GS-1124 Gigabit Switch.
This preface introduces you to the Dimension GS-1116 and GS-1124 Gigabit Switch and discusses the
organization and conventions of this User’s Guide. It also provides information on other related
documentation.
About Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet is a 1Gbps (1000Mbps) extension of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networking standard.
Its primary applications are in corporate LANs, campus networks and service provider networks where
it can be used to tie together existing 100Mbps Ethernet networks.
About the Dimension GS-1116 and GS-1124 Gigabit Switch
The GS-1116 or GS-1124 is designed to improve your network performance with high-speed data
transmission over copper wire. The GS-1116 or GS-1124 provides an ideal upgrade path for existing
Ethernet-based networks that need more bandwidth. It can be installed as a backbone network while
retaining existing investments in Ethernet hubs, switches and wiring infrastructure.
General Syntax Conventions
For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.” as shorthand for “that
is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.
The Dimension GS-1116 or GS-1124 Gigabit Switch may be referred to as the switch in this manual
except where we refer to a specific switch.
Related Documentation
ZyXEL Web Site
The ZyXEL download library at
www.zyxel.com
contains additional support documentation and an
online glossary of networking terms.
