Quick Installation Guide
Installing the Switch
The switch is designed for office use, where it can be free standing, desktop-mounted,
or mounted in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. If you prefer, you can rack-
mount the switch in a wiring closet or equipment room using two mounting brackets and
six screws.
When choosing a location for the switch, observe the following guidelines:
Make sure the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.
Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and
broadband amplifiers as well as power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch case.
Make sure there are no obstructions to restrict airflow around the switch. We
recommend that you provide a minimum of 50 millimeter (2-inch) clearance.
Do not place liquids or other objects on top of the switch.
If the switches are freestanding, do not stack more than four switches on top of one
another.
Pre-Installation Considerations
Fast Ethernet Topology Considerations
If you will be using the switch for Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) operation, observe the
following guidelines:
The maximum unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable length is 100 meters (328 feet)
over Category 5 cable.
Single-repeater topologies permit a total network span of 325 meters (1066 feet).
Full-Duplex Considerations
The switch provides full-duplex support for its Fast Ethernet ports. Full-duplex operation
allows frames to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a link’s potential data
throughput. If you will be using the switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum UTP cable
length is 100 meters (328 feet) over Category 5 cable.
Desktop or Shelf Mounting
To install the switch on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Step 1
Place the switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step 2
Keep enough ventilation space between the switch and the surrounding objects.
Step 3
Connect the switch to network devices.
