Chapter 2: Installation

crossover twisted pair cable to connect any type of network device to a port on the switch. If you disable Auto-Negotiation on the port, the port defaults to MDI-X.

5.Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of the unit, as illustrated in Figure 6 on page 33.

6.Plug the other end or the power cord into a wall outlet.

7.Verify that the POWER LED is green. If the LED is OFF, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 41 for instructions.

Note

The switch perform a self-diagnostic test upon power up. This takes about 20 seconds to complete.

8.Power ON the end-nodes connected to the switch.

9.Check that all the L/A LEDs are green or blinking green for the ports connected to end-nodes. If any of the LEDs are OFF, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 41 for instructions.

The switch is now ready for use.

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Allied Telesis AT-GS900/16 manual Installation