Installation Guide
ProSafe
®
Plus 24-port 10/100Mbps Switch JFS524E
Start Here
Estimated Installation Time: 5–10 minutes
Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents
When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes:
•
ProSafe
®
Plus 24-port 10/100Mbps Switch JFS524E
•
AC power cord
•
Rack-mounting screws
•
Installation Guide
(this document)
•
Resource CD
(contains switch configuration software)
If you do not have everything listed above, see the support information card for
contact information. If you are missing the support information card, get contact
information at
http://www.NETGEAR.com
in the Technical Support section.
Prepare to Install the Switch
Decide where you want to place the switch. Find a flat horizontal surface such as a
table, desk or shelf. The switch comes with rack-mounting screws. You can use the
screws if you want to mount the switch in an equipment rack. Make sure the
selected location is:
•
Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent.
•
Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space
on all sides of the switch.
•
Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet).
Also, you will need one Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
for each device you want to connect to the switch. Each Ethernet cable must be less
than 328 feet (100 meters).
Install the Switch and Connect the Other Devices
1. Place the switch on a flat surface or mount in a rack.
2. For each device, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the port in the device and
insert the other end into one of the Ethernet ports on the switch.
3. Connect the power cord into the back of the switch and then plug the cord to an AC
power source (such as a wall socket or power strip). The Power light should light up.
4. Check the LEDs to confirm that all connections are correct.
Set Up the Switch Configuration Utility
In order to make use of the switch’s enhanced features you can install and use a
switch configuration utility. This utility is on the
Resource CD
shipped with the
switch.
Note:
The configuration utility is installed on your PC and is only supported on MS
Windows.
Install the Configuration Utility
To install the ProSafe
®
Plus Switch Configuration Utility:
1.
Insert the
Resource CD
into a PC connected to the switch.
2.
Click on Install ProSafe Plus Utility and follow the prompts to install the
program. The switch configuration utility will be installed in the program
directory of your PC and a ProSafe Plus Utility icon will be placed on your
desktop.
Configure the Switch
To configure the switch to use enhanced features:
1.
Double click the ProSafe Plus Utility icon. The configuration home screen
displays.
2.
The configuration utility displays a list of enhanced switches it discovers on the
local network. Select the switch you want to configure.
3.
You will be asked to enter a password. The default is “password”.
4.
Enter the desired switch configuration. Refer to the
ProSafe
®
Plus Switch
Configuration Utility User Guide
for a description of enhanced features. The
user guide can be accessed by links on the Help tab of the utility or on the
Resource CD
.
LED
Activity
Power
• On: Switch has power.
• Off: No power.
RJ-45 ports
• Top LED on/Blink: Link/Activity
• Bottom LED Off/Green: 10 Mbps/100Mbps.
12VDC 1.2A
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
LOCAL
10/100M
INTERNET
OFF
ON
Power
Reset
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