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Installation
This Switch can be placed on your desktop or mounted in a rack. Installation is very
easy. Users can use all the features of the Switch by simply attaching the cables and
turning the power on.
Before installing the Switch, we strongly recommend that …
1.
… the Switch must be placed in an environment that is well ventilated – a
minimum space around the unit of 25mm is recommended.
2.
… the Switch and relevant components are far from sources of electrical noise,
such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers
3.
… the Switch’s environment is protected from high levels of humidity.
Desktop Installation
1. Install the Switch on a level surface that can support the weight of the unit and the
relevant components.
2. Plug the Switch’s power cord into the power outlet.
Rack Installation
Rack mounting enables orderly installation in cases where many networking devices
have to be installed in the same area. The Switch is supplied with brackets and screws
for rack-mounting purposes.
1.
Disconnect all cables from the Switch before mounting it.
2.
Place the unit the right way up on a hard, flat surface with the front facing you.
3.
Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.
4.
Insert the screws and tighten them with a suitable screwdriver.
5.
Repeat this for the other side of the unit.
6.
Slide the unit into the rack and secure it with suitable screws.
7.
Reconnect all the cables.
Installing Network Cables
1.
Crossover or straight-through cable:
All the ports on the Switch support
Auto-MDI/MDI-X functionality. Both straight-through and crossover cables can be
used to connect the Switch with PCs and other devices like switches, hubs or
router.
2.
Category 3,4,5 or 5eUTP/STP cable:
To make a valid connection and obtain
optimal performance, it is vital to use the appropriate cables that correspond to
the different transmitting/receiving speeds.
3.
To choose a suitable cable, please refer to the following table:
