Dimension ES-1016A/ES-1024A Ethernet Switch
Preface
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension ES-1016A/ES-1024A Ethernet Switch.
About the Dimension ES-1016A/ES-1024A Ethernet Switches
The Dimension ES-1016A/ES-1024A switch is a cost effective Fast Ethernet switch ideal for setting up a small
workgroup or for bridging two separate networks.
The ES-1016A comes with 16 10/100M ports and the ES-1024A with 24 10/100M ports.
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 ES-1016A/ES-1024A Ethernet Switch will be referred to as “the ES” or, simply, as “the switch”
in this manual.
Unless specified, images of the ES-1024A are used throughout this document. The ES-1016A has 16 available
Ethernet ports however the images used in this User’s Guide show the 24 available ports that are featured on the
ES-1024A. Images that directly relate to the ES-1016A are used when referring to the key differences between
the two models.
Related Documentation
ZyXEL Web Site
The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support documentation and an online
glossary of networking terms.
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