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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................7
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware description........................................................................13
Front panel......................................................................................13
Status LEDs.....................................................................................14
Back panel.......................................................................................15
Switch hardware interfaces...............................................................15
RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity..15
Multi-function Reset button..........................................................16
Chapter 3 Applications
PoE applications.................................................................................18
PoE overview..................................................................................18
Connect PoE equipment in a business environment................19
Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security.............20
Desktop switching..............................................................................21
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................24
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................24
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................25
Step 4: Install the switch....................................................................26
Install the switch on a flat surface.................................................26
Wall-mount the switch horizontally..............................................26
Wall-mount the switch vertically...................................................28
Mount the switch to a pole or another surface..........................28
Step 5: Connect devices to the switch.............................................29
Step 6: Check the installation...........................................................29
Step 7: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................29
Step 8: Manage the switch................................................................31
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