
16/24-Port 100M Long-Range PoE Switch Quick Start Guide
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2.2.3 Lightning Protection
In thunderstorm weather, a sudden strong current may damage the switch. To protect your switch
from lightning strike or strong current, please:
Make sure the switch, rack, installa
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on desktop, and power socket on the wall all are
well-grounded.
Route the switch cables properly.
If you need to route cables outdoors, it is advised to use a lightning arrester.
2.2.4 Installation Position
No ma
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er whether your switch is installed on a rack or desktop, follow the instruc
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ons below:
Make sure the rack or desktop be stable and
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rm enough.
The room must be well-ven
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lated. Keep at least 10 cm distance between all sides for cooling.
Do not place any heavy or big-size object on the switch.
Keep at least 1.5 cm ver
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cal distance between each switch while installing it on a rack.
2.3 Installation
POE-SW1602N and POE-SW2402N switches support rack installa
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on. Follow the steps below for
rack installa
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on
.
The following panel is the front panel of the switch. For details about the ports, see
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on
Step 1
Check the grounding and stability of the rack.
Step 2
Use the a
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ached screws to
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x two L-shaped brackets to the sides of the switch.
Figure 2-1
Install L-Shaped Bracket
Step 3
Place your switch on the rack,
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x it to the rack with self-prepared screws, and ensure the
stable installa
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on of your switch to the rack.