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Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Switch
This part describes how to install your Gigabit Ethernet Switch and make connections to it.
Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.
3.1 Desktop Installation
To locate the Switch on a desktop, please follow these steps:
a. Place the Switch on a flat desk.
b. Inspect the Power Adapter carefully and make sure that it is properly connected to
a power source.
c. Ensure adequate ventilation space around the Switch for dissipating heat and air.
Note:
Please avoid any heavy thing placed on the Switch.
To ensure the stable cable connection, please keep the Switch horizontal on the desktop,
with white cover facing up.
3.2 Connecting the Switch
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The Switch can be connected to
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a computer or other devices via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP
Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5, 5e UTP cable must be used for
100Mbps operation. And a Category 5e, 6 cable must used for Giga operation. The
connection can be accomplished from any port on the Switch to the RJ-45
Giga Ethernet ports on a computer or other devices.
After connecting the Switch, you can power on the switch and it will automatically initialize
and its LED indicators will solid light.
Note:
If the LED indicators don’t solid light, please check the power supply and its connection.