3.2Part 2 — Setting up the switch

Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See Figure 4.

3.2.1Connect the console port

For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) or a USB cable to connect the switch. If you want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch using the Ethernet cable.

3.2.2Connect to the computers or a LAN

You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports. You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables. You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect computers, hubs, or switches.

Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the 1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach 1Gbps.

3.2.3Attach the RPS module

Connect your RPS module to the RPS jack and make sure the other end of the RPS is connected to the power cord. Connect to the power cord to a grounded power outlet.

3.2.4Attach the power adapter

1.Connect the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the back of the switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or a power strip.

2.Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the LEDs light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.

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Asus GigaX manual Part 2 Setting up the switch, Connect the console port, Connect to the computers or a LAN