Connecting the Cables

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Linksys One Ready Communications Solution

3	Connecting the Cables
	To connect network devices to the Ethernet switch, follow these instructions:
	1.	For 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the
		numbered ports on the Ethernet switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e
		Ethernet network cable to one of the uplink ports on the Ethernet switch.
	2.	Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
	3.	Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
	4.	If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then insert the mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC
		port. For detailed instructions, refer to the documentation supplied with the mini-GBIC
		module.

			CAUTION: Observe the orientation of
			the mini-GBIC module before inserting it
			into a mini-GBIC port. The bottom mini-
			GBIC ports are upside down in relation
			to the top mini-GBIC ports.

	5.	If you use the console interface to configure the Ethernet switch, then connect the
		supplied serial cable to the console port (located on the back of the Ethernet switch), and
		tighten the captive retaining screws. Connect the other end to your PC’s serial port. (The
		PC must be running VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)
	6.	Connect the supplied power cord to the power port, and plug the other end into an
		electrical outlet.

			CAUTION: Make sure you use the
			power cord that is supplied with the
			Ethernet switch. Use of a different
			power cord could damage the Ethernet
			switch.

	7.	Power on the network devices connected to the Ethernet switch. Each active port’s
		corresponding Act/Link LED will light up on the Ethernet switch. If a port has an active
		Gigabit connection, then its corresponding Gigabit LED will also light up.

NOTE: If connecting an Ethernet switch to an SVR3000 router, connect it to a Cascade port on the SVR3000.

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Connecting the Cables

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.