Set Up the Switch in Your Network and
Power On the Switch
Before you set up the switch in your network, we recommend that you review the
information in the following table, which describes the network cables that you can use
for the switch connections and the speeds that these cables can support, up to 100
meters (328 feet).
Table 3. Cables and speeds
Cable Type
Speed
Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher rated
100 Mbps
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated
1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps
Category 6 (Cat 6) or higher rated
10 Gbps, up to 55 meters (180 feet)
Category 6A (Cat 6A) or higher rated
10 Gbps, more than 55 meters (180 feet)
Figure 5. Sample connections
User Manual
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Install and Access the Switch in
Your Network
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS110EMX
