NETGEAR manual GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch

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Step 7: Connecting Devices to the Switch

The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.

Figure 3-8. GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch

Figure 3-9. GSM712F Connecting Devices to the Switch

20.Connect each device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch’s front panel (see Figure 3-8 or Figure 3- 9). Use Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector to make these connections.

Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m (328 ft).

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Contents Page Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementInternet/World Wide Web Customer SupportContents Figures Overview IntroductionFeatures GSM712 Package Contents Package ContentsVerify that your package contains the following GSM712F Package ContentsFront and Black Panels Physical Description10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports LED Descriptions Gigabit Ethernet Ports RJ-45 and Gbic Module BaysLabel Color Activity Description Max SpdConsole Port Installation Installing the SwitchPreparing the Site Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing a Gbic ModuleApplying AC Power Checking the InstallationPage System Information On the Main Menu page, hit the ‘C’ key to select the Set-Up Nvram GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the SwitchAppendix a Technical Specifications Electromagnetic Immunity Safety Electromagnetic EmissionsModules Appendix B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartAdditional Troubleshooting Suggestions Appendix C Default Settings 0 1 3 0 0