NETGEAR GS108T-200NAS Chapter Installation, Preparing the Site, Characteristics Requirements

Chapter 4

Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS108T Gigabit 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: Applying Power

Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility

Step 1: Preparing the Site

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

Table 4-1. Site Requirements

Characteristics Requirements

Mounting	•	Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
	• Wall-mount installations - Wall-mount: select a location. You also need the mounting
		screws supplied with your switch.
Access	Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the
	front panel LEDs, and access the power connector.

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