Linksys SRW224 manual Uplinking the Switch, Rack-Mount Placement

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24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView

Rack-Mount Placement

To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below.

1.Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towards your front side

2.Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws. Figure 3-2 shows how to attach brackets to one side of the Switch.

3.Secure the brackets tightly.

4.Follow the same steps to attach the other bracket to the opposite side.

5.After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to any standard 19-inch rack as shown in Figure 3-3.

6.Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions.

Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Cat5 (or better) cable into one of the 24 10/100 ports, and then connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device’s uplink port. MDI/MDIX will automaticlaly detect the speed and cable type.

The hardware installation is complete,. Proceed to Chapter 4: Setting Up the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView, for directions on how to set up the Switch.

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack

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Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView List of Figures Front PanelAddrees Field Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView LEDs Getting to Know the SwitchPorts Back Panel Gigabit Expansion Ports RJ-45 PortsConsole Port Overview Connecting the Switch Maximum Cabling Distances Pre-Installation Considerations Hardware InstallationPositioning the Switch Fast Ethernet ConsiderationsPlacement Options Desktop PlacementUplinking the Switch Rack-Mount PlacementConfiguration using the Console Interface Configuring the HyperTerminal ApplicationConfiguring the Switch through the Console Interface LoginSwitch Screens Switch Main MenuSystem Configuration System InformationAdvanced Switch Configuration Password ConfigurationIP Configuration Firmware UpdateRestore System Default Setting 14 Send FileReboot System Return to Main MenuPort Status Port ConfigurationLogout Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility Password ScreenAdvanced Switch Configuration Figure System TabPassword Setting System Tab-Username/Password SettingClick Apply when finished with your changes Port TabVlan Configuration 802.1Q Vlan ModeTrunk Tab Vlan TabAdvanced 802.1Q Vlan Setting Edit a 802.1Q Vlan GroupPortBased Vlan Mode Add a PortBased Vlan GroupQoS Configuration Logout TabAbout Fast Ethernet Appendix a Fast Ethernet and Gigabit EthernetAbout Gigabit Ethernet Twisted Pair Cabling Appendix B CablingCrimping your own Network Cables Figure B-2 Straight-Through Cable Fiber Optic Cabling Appendix D Glossary Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information