NETGEAR GS700TR manual Chapter Installation, Preparing the Site

Chapter 4

Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps:

Step 1: Preparing the Site

Step 2: Installing the Switch

Step 3: Checking the Installation

Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch

Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module

Step 6: Applying AC Power

Step 7: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility

Step 1: Preparing the Site

Before you installing the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in the following table.

Table 4-1. Site Requirements

Characteristics Requirements

Mounting	• Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
	• Rack-mount installations - Use a 17-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
	rack that is grounded and physically secure. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch
	is also required.
Access	Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the
	front panel LEDs, and access power connector.

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