NETGEAR SW108 manual Installing the Switch on a Desktop, Connecting Devices to the Switch

Installation Guide for the Model SW108 Ethernet Switch

Installing the Switch on a Desktop

Choose a location near the devices to be connected and close to an electrical outlet. Set the switch on a desktop or tabletop, allowing at least two inches (5 cm) of space on all sides to prevent restriction of airflow.

Connecting Devices to the Switch

Before connecting the switch, refer to Chapter 3, “Applications,” for information to help you determine the appropriate configuration for your networking needs.

To connect the switch, follow these steps:

1.Connect the devices to the ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable and an RJ-45 plug.

2.Set the Normal/Uplink push button.

The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use a crossover twisted pair cable for daisy-chaining or cascading. Use the following guidelines to configure port 1 on the Model SW108 switch:

•Configure the port for normal wiring if the port is to be connected to an uplink-wired device, such as a network station or a PC.

•Configure the port for uplink wiring if the port is to be connected to a normal-wired device, such as a hub or another switch.

The remaining (normal) ports on the Model SW108 switch cannot be configured for uplink wiring. If you are using one of these ports to connect to another normal port, you must use a crossover twisted pair cable to connect the two ports. Refer to Appendix C, “Cabling Guidelines,” for information about crossover twisted pair cable and straight-through twisted pair cable.