Contact your NETGEAR reseller to purchase these modules. If you do not want to
install an SFP module, skip this procedure.
Note
To install an SFP transceiver module:
1.
Insert the transceiver into the SFP port.
2.
Press firmly on the flange of the module to seat it securely into the connector.
Step 6: Connect Devices to the Switch
The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The switch supports
Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.
Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or Cat 6 cable that is terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached
device to 328 feet (100 meters).
Note
To connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports:
1.
Connect a PoE or non-PoE device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch front panel.
2.
Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
Step 7: Check the Installation
Before you apply power to the switch, perform the following steps.
To check the installation:
1.
Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
2.
Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
Installation
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Insight Managed 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP Fiber Ports
