Instructions

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Make sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 2.44 meters (8 feet) of the switch and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

1.Positioning the Switch: For desktop or shelf mounting, attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the switch. For rack-mounting, attach the mounting brackets on both sides of the switch with the screws provided, and install the switch in the rack.

2.Applying Power: Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle at the back of the switch, and the other end into an appropriate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure power is on.

Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before connecting or disconnecting any UTP cables, as these actions will not disrupt the operation of other devices attached to the switch.

3.Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the switch with a straight-through twisted-pair cable segment, maximum

100 meters (328 feet). Use Category 3, 4, or 5 cable for 10 Mbps connections, and Category 5 cable for all 100 Mbps connections. The EZ Switch 10/100 will support up to 24 PCs. See the the “Cable Specifications” and “Connectivity Guidelines” sections of this guide for further information.

Note: If an attached device does not support auto-negotiation, the data rate will be sensed automatically and communication mode will default to half duplex.

4.Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices: All the ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration for cable connections. This allows you to use straight-through cable to connect to other switches or hubs from any port on the switch. No crossover cables or other device settings are needed. See the “Cable Specifications” and “Connectivity Guidelines” sections of this guide for further information.