Placement
1. Select a location that ensures proper ventilation.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the switch.
2. If needed, attach the rubber feet or the magnets to the bottom of the switch.
3. Place the switch.
Connection
a) Setting up the network
1.
Select an appropriate twisted pair network cable type that satisfies your bandwidth require
-
ments. See below table for details.
Ethernet
10BaseT
100BaseTX
1000BaseT
Bandwidth
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Cable
Cat 3/4/5
UTP/STP
min. Cat 5
UTP/STP
min. Cat. 5E
UTP/STP
Length
max. 100 m
max. 100 m
max. 100 m
2. Connect hosts (e.g. router, computer, game console) to free ports on the switch using suit-
able network cables. The switch has automatic uplink recognition. No crossover cables are
required.
b) Setting up the power supply
1. Completely unwind the power adaptor cable.
2. Connect the round plug to the
5V/DC
port on the switch.
Operation
a) Switching on and off
1. Connect the power adaptor to a mains socket to switch the switch on. The
Power
indicator
lights up and the switch is ready for operation.
2. After use, disconnect the adaptor from the mains to switch off.
b) Indicator lights
LED
Status
Operation
Power
On
Power is on.
Off
Power is off.
Link/Act
On
Host connected
Off
No connection
Flashing
Data transmission in progress
Care and cleaning
• Disconnect the product from the mains before each cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as
they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.
•
Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.
Technical data
a) Switch
Input.............................................. 5 V/DC, 1.2 A
Ethernet ........................................ IEEE 802.3 - 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u - 100BaseTX
IEEE 802.3ab - 1000BaseT
IEEE 802.3x - Flow Control
Bandwidth ..................................... 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
Ports ............................................. 8x RJ45
Operating conditions ..................... 0 to +50 ºC, max. 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions ........................ -20 bis +80 ºC, max. 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............... 94 x 21 x 62 mm
Weight .......................................... 182 g
b) Power adaptor
Input.............................................. 100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A
Output ........................................... 5 V/DC, 1.2 A
Operating Instructions
RF-ES-208 8-Port
Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Item No. 2265884
Intended use
The product is intended for cable-based net-
working. 8 twisted-pair connections (RJ45)
are available.
Power is supplied via power adapter.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use
it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in
bathrooms, must be avoided under all cir-
cumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must
not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than
those described above, the product may be
damaged. In addition, improper use can re-
sult in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or
other hazards.
Read the instructions carefully and store
them in a safe place. Make this product avail-
able to third parties only together with its op-
erating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory na-
tional and European requirements.
All company names and product names
are trademarks of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Network switch
• 4x rubber feet
• 2x magnets
• Power adaptor
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions
at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the
QR code shown. Follow the instructions on
the website.
Explanation of symbols
The symbol with the lightning in
the triangle is used if there is a
risk to your health, e.g. due to an
electric shock.
The symbol with the exclama-
tion mark in the triangle is used
to indicate important information
in these operating instructions.
Always read this information care-
fully.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions
carefully and especially ob-
serve the safety information. If
you do not follow the safety in-
structions and information on
proper handling in this manual,
we assume no liability for any
resulting personal injury or
damage to property. Such cas-
es will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
a) General information
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the
reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying
around carelessly. This may become dan-
gerous playing material for children.
• Protect the appliance from extreme tem-
peratures, direct sunlight, strong jolts,
high humidity, moisture, flammable gases,
steam and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any me-
chanical stress.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about the
operation, safety or connection of the ap-
pliance.
b) Connected devices
• Also observe the safety and operating in-
structions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
c) Power adaptor
• Connect the appliance to a wall socket
that can be accessed easily.
• As power supply, only use the supplied
mains adaptor.
• Only connect the power adaptor to a nor-
mal mains socket connected to the pub-
lic supply. Before plugging in the power
adaptor, check whether the voltage stated
on the power adaptor complies with the
voltage of your electricity supplier.
• Never connect or disconnect power adap-
tors if your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the power adaptor from the
mains socket by pulling on the cable; al-
ways use the grips on the plug.
• When setting up the product, make sure
that the cable is not pinched, kinked or
damaged by sharp edges.
• Always lay the cables so that nobody can
trip over or become entangled in them.
This poses a risk of injury.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the power
adaptor from the mains socket during
storms.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable
waste and must not be disposed
of in the household waste. At the
end of its service life, dispose of
the product in accordance with ap-
plicable regulatory guidelines.
You thus fulfill your statutory obli
-
gations and contribute to the pro-
tection of the environment.
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights in-
cluding translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data
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represent the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright 2020 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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