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Quick Installation
The EtherWORKS Switch 8T/TX contains eight 8
²pin MJ Ethernet ports, each of which
supports 10Base
²T or 100Base²TX connections. The transmission speed (10 Mb/s or 100
Mb/s) is detected by autosensing for any device attached to the hub. The transmission mode
(full
² and half²duplex) is set by autonegotiation if supported by the attached device;
otherwise, the mode can be set manually using the Configure button. The smart design
built into the front display panel and configuration options provides a friendly interface that
simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.
Use the following procedure to install the DEL8X:
1. Unpack the DEL8X.
2. Choose a location close to the network device you need to connect, and within easy
reach of an electrical outlet.
3. Install the DEL8X on a desktop or mount it in a rack.
4. Connect PCs, servers, or workstations to the 8
²pin MJ crossover²wired (x) ports on the
DEL8X. These ports use autosensing to dynamically set the transmission speed at 10
Mb/s or 100 Mb/s. The transmission mode is dynamically set to half
² or full²duplex
mode if the connected device supports autonegotiation (see the Full
²Duplex Mode
section in Chapter 1 and the Full
²Duplex Status section in Chapter 2 for more
information).
5. Connect to another switch or compatible hub using the straight
²wired (8//) daisy²
chain port on the DEL8X to a standard crossover
²wired (x) port on the other device.
You may also use the DEL8X as a collapsed backbone for small networks or connect to
a network interconnection device using one of the 8
²pin MJ ports. (Refer to Chapter 5
for sample applications.)
6. Verify network communications by ensuring the following:
•
You have made all the necessary connections.
•
You can access any connected resources.
•
The DEL8X LEDs are functioning properly.
If you encounter any problems installing the DEL8X, refer to Chapter 3 for a detailed
description of installation procedures, or to Appendix A for troubleshooting help.