LevelOne FSW-1607TFX, User Manual

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Chapter 2
Installing the FSW-1607/2407TFX
This chapter covers the options for setting up your FSW-1607/
2407TFX 10/100Mbps Smart NWay Switch and connecting sta-
tions to the unit. There’s also a section devoted to the optional
expansion module.
Setup combinations
The Levelone FSW-1607/2407TFX units are easy to set up. Pack-
aged with the FSW-1607/2407TFX you will find mounting brackets
for installing the unit in a rack mount cabinet. Rubber pads are also
provided for placing the unit on a horizontal desktop or on top of
another Smart NWay Switch unit.
Setup location
Take a moment to prepare a suitable place to set up your FSW-
1607/2407TFX 10/100Mbps Smart NWay Switch. You need a sta-
ble flat dust-free surface with good ventilation. At the back of the
FSW-1607/2407TFX leave space for fiber-optic cabling and the
power cord. There should be at least 8 cm (3.15 inches) at the
sides for cooling.
Testing the FSW-1607/2407TFX
Before proceeding to set up the FSW-1607/2407TFX 10/100Mbps
Smart NWay Switch it’s a good idea to first check if the FSW-
1607/ 2407TFX passes its self-test. Refer to the following: