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Installation Site Preparation
You can mount Live-FSH16T Fast Ethernet Switch either on a table or on wall. If you plan
to mount the switch on the table, please choose a steady, level surface in a well-ventilated
area that is free from excessive dust. In any case, the installation site chosen for your switch
has to comply with the following requirements:
The surface to mount the switch must be able to sustain the weight of the switch.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the switch.
The location must preferably be free from excessive dust, away from heat vent or
other warm-air exhaust and direct sunlight.
The switch should not be placed near large electric motors or other
electromagnetic equipments. As a reference, the strength of the electromagnetic
field on site should not exceed the (RFC) standards for IEC 801-3, Level 2 (3V/M)
field strength.
The air temperature in the location should be within a range of 32 to 122 ° F (0 to
55 °C).
The relative humidity in the location should not exceed 95% non-condensing
humidity.
The power outlet should be located within 6 feet from the device.
The distance between the RJ-45 port and the standard network interface should not
exceed 100 meters.
Adequate space should be allowed in front of all the ports, so that each port is
easily accessible for cable connections.
Desktop Installation
Live-FSH16T Fast Ethernet Switch has four rubber pads attached on each corner of its
underside. These pads serve as cushioning against vibration and prevent the switch from
sliding off its position. They also allow adequate ventilation space when you place the
switch on top of another device.
Fig. 3-2 Desktop installation
The location you choose to install your switch and the way you configure your network
may greatly affect its performance. The following sections will provides you with a
step-by-step reference to the following networking requirements:
