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NC554/8 Network Switch
IL954 Installation Instructions
Tek-CARE
®
Nurse Call Systems • Rev.
3
–
11/
201
9
Introduction
T
h
e NC554/8 8-port network switch
is
used to build
the Tek-CARE
®
Network. This network provides faster
data transmission
and enables some ancillary features
that are too data
intensive for just one CE connection.
These
f
ast Ethernet switches automatically detect the
type of network (auto negotiation) and type of cable (auto
MDIX) and configure themselves, making for a Plug-and-
Play networking solution.
NC554/8 8-port Network Switch
The NC554/8 8-Port Network Switch allows up to 7
Ethernet devices to the Tek-CARE Network.
Package Contents
• Ethernet Switch
• Power Adapter
• These Installation Instructions
System Requirements
• Available AC electrical outlet
•
CAT5 or better UTP Ethernet cabling
•
Gen2
m
odule
s
•
Operating Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
•
Relative humidity 10–90%
Installation
Refer to
Figure 1
during installation.
1. The network switch is designed to sit on a flat surface
(such as a desktop) or be securely mounted to a wall or
similar surface. If you wish to mount the network switch,
first prepare the surface by installing mounting screws
(not included); otherwise skip to Step 5.
2.
The centers of the two mounting sockets on the back of
the network switch are 8.825 cm (3.475") apart. Using
the drilling guide in
Figure 2
, mark the distance on the
wall, making sure
the
marks are straight and level.
3.
Depending on the mounting surface, use the appropriate
tools and hardware to install mounting screws into the
surface. There should be a gap of approximately 1/16" (2
mm)
between the head of the screw and the wall surface.
4.
Place the network switch so that the wide openings of
the mounting sockets are over the screw heads. Slide
the case downward so that the screw heads slide into
the narrow slots.
5.
Connect one end of
the
network cable to an open 8P8C
Ethernet port on the rear panel of the network switch.
Plug the other end of the cable into the 8P8C port on
the
network device. Repeat for each additional network
device you wish to connect to the network switch.
6.
Plug one end of the power adapter into an open electrical
outlet and plug the other end into the Power Connector
on the side panel of the network switch. The Power LED
on the top of the switch should now be lit.
7.
Once the switch is powered on, it will be automatically
initialized, and all Port Activity LEDs will flash momen
-
tarily, indicating that the system has been reset.
Troubleshooting
Power LED does not light up:
• Check the connection of the power adapter into the
network switch and electrical outlet.
• Plug the power adapter into a different electrical
outlet.
Port Activity LED indicator does not light up when
connected:
• Check the Ethernet cable connection at both ends,
to make sure it is properly plugged in.
• Try switching the ends of the cable.
• Make sure the network device is powered on and
the network interface is enabled on it (check the
network device’s documentation).
• Connect the Ethernet cable to a different port on the
network switch.
• Replace the Ethernet cable with a different cable.
