Installing the Switch

Installation Procedures

Installation Procedures

Summary

Follow these easy steps to install your switch. The rest of this chapter provides details on these steps.

1.Prepare the installation site. Make sure of the following:

•the network cabling is the correct type and length. See page 2-5.

See page 2-4for installation precautions.

2.Verify the switch passes self test. This is a simple process of plugging the switch into a power source and observing that the LEDs on the switch’s front panel show correct operation. See page 2-7.

3.Mount the switch. The switch can be mounted on any horizontal surface.

4.Connect power to the switch. Once the switch is mounted, plug in the AC power adapter. See page 2-8.

5.Connect the network devices. Using the appropriate network cables, connect computers, servers, printers and other periph- erals, and other network devices including other switches, hubs, or routers to the switch ports. See page 2-9.

At this point, the switch is fully installed and your network should be up and running. See the rest of this chapter if you need more detailed information on any of these installation steps.

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