SMC Networks EZ Switch SMC-EZ6516TX, Manual

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• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference
such as radios, transmitters, etc.
• Make sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 2.44 meters
(8 feet) of the switch and is powered from an independent circuit
breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.
Instructions
1. Positioning the Switch: For desktop or shelf mounting, attach the
four adhesive foot pads to the bottom of the switch.
2. Applying Power: Plug one end of the power adapter into the socket
on the switch’s rear panel, and the other end into an appropriate
electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure power is on.
Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before connecting or
disconnecting any UTP cables, as these actions will not disrupt
the operation of other devices attached to the switch.
3. Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the switch
using a straight-through twisted-pair cable segment, maximum length
100 meters (328 ft). The EZ Switch 10/100 will support up to 16 PCs.
All ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so
you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs
or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
Note: If an attached device does not support auto-negotiation, the data
rate will be sensed automatically and the communication mode
will default to half duplex.
4. Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices: All the ports on
the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration for cable
connections. This allows you to use straight-through cable to connect
to other switches or hubs from any port on the switch. No crossover
cables or other device settings are needed. See the “Cable