Installation
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ProSAFE Fast Ethernet PoE Smart Switch FS728TLP
Step 3: Check the Installation
Before you apply power to the switch, do the following:
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Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
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Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
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Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety
hazard.
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Ensure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch
The switch supports Auto MDI/MIDX technology, which allows you to attach devices using
either straight-through or crossover cables.
Note:
Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and
an attached device to 100 meters (328 feet).
Figure 7. Connecting devices to ports on the front panel
To connect a computer to an RJ-45 network port on the front panel of the switch:
1.
Connect a Category 5 cable that is terminated with RJ-45 connectors to a computer.
2.
Connect the RJ-45 connector on the other side of the cable to an RJ-45 network port on the
front panel of the switch.