When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
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Switch | Switch or Hub* | 100 meters (328 feet) |
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Hub | Hub | 5 meters (16.4 feet) |
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Switch or Hub | Computer | 100 meters (328 feet) |
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A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Connection Instructions
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:
1.Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
2.Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.
3.Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
NOTE: Use Category 5e Ethernet cables for your Gigabit connections.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
NOTE: The miniGBIC ports are shared and are only located on the SR2024C. Do not use port 12, if you are using the miniGBIC 1 port. If you are using miniGBIC port 2, do not use port 24. For instructions on how to connect miniGBIC modules to the Switch’s miniGBIC ports, please refer to the module’s documentation.
5.Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
6.Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the Switch.
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Figure 3-2: Connecting an Ethernet Cable
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Connection Instructions