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To ground the switch, follow the instructions below:
1. Verify that the system is powered off.
2. Remove the grounding screw from the back of
the device and place the #8 terminal lug ring of
the grounding cable on top of the grounding
screw opening.
3. Insert the grounding screw back into the
grounding screw opening and use a screwdriver
to tighten the grounding screw, securing the
grounding cable to the switch.
4. Attach the terminal lug ring at the other end
of the grounding cable to an appropriate
grounding source.
5. Verify that the connection between the
grounding connector on the switch and the
grounding source is secure.
Attaching the Power Cord Retainer
To prevent the power from accidently being
disconnected, it is recommend to install the included
power cord retainer. To attach the retainer cord,
please refer to the following instructions:
1. With the smooth side facing up, insert the tie into
the opening below the power socket, as shown
in the following image.
Figure 7
2. Plug the power cord into the power socket on
the switch.
Figure 8
3. Slide the retainer through the tie until it has
reached the end of the power cord.
Figure 9
4. Wrap the tie of the retainer strip around the
power cord and back into the retainer to lock it.
Fasten the tie until the power cord is secured.
Figure 10
Connecting to the Network
After the DGS-1026MP has been successfully
installed, the switch can be integrated into the
network through one of the following three
connection methods:
Switch to End Node or Powered Device
Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the switch
to PCs with an 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 interface,
or connect and power remote IEEE 802.3af/at-
compliant devices, such as IP cameras or IP phones
using PoE.
Switch to Hub or Switch
Use a straight or crossover cable to connect the
switch to another switch or hub.
