Chapter 4

Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps:

1.Preparing the site

2.Applying footpads and wall mounting

3.Checking the installation

4.Connecting devices to the switch

5.Applying power

6.Switching management through a Web Browser or Utility Program (initial configuration)

Step 1: Preparing the Site

Before you install your switch, ensure that your operating environment meets the environmental requirements in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1. Site Requirements

Characteristics

Requirements

 

 

Mounting

 

 

 

Installations

Desktop: provide a flat table or shelf surface

 

 

 

Wall-mount: select a location (see “Access”). You also need the mounting

 

screws supplied with your switch.

 

 

Access

Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ-45

 

ports, view the front panel LEDs, and access power connector.

 

 

Power source

Provide a power adapter (included)a. Ensure that the AC outlet is not

 

controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet

 

and the switch.

 

 

a. Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications”

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