C H A P T E R | 1 Intel Express 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch |
WARNING
If you’re in a country that has
a
Most European and Asian countries have
The power cord is a North American type,
Installation and Setup
1 Install the switch in a rack or on a shelf.
For rack placement, connect the switch to a
For shelf placement, attach the enclosed rubber feet to each corner of the bottom of the switch and place it on a flat, level surface.
2 Plug the switch in and turn the power on.
Plug the switch into an active AC outlet and turn the power on. If you’re in Europe or Asia, or any other country that has a
The United States and Japan both have 110 volt systems.
3 Connect the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX devices.
Follow these general guidelines:
•You don’t need to manually set the speed. The switch automatically detects the speed of the connected devices.
•Always use Category 5 unshielded
•Limit the distance between devices connected with UTP cable to 100 meters.
•Use a crossover cable when directly connecting a hub (also called a repeater or concentrator) to the switch. Use
•Configure the network so devices that talk primarily to each other are on the same segment. Each port is a single segment.
4 Is setup complete?
If you’re using the switch as a
If you want to change the default configuration (shown in Appendix A) or manage the switch, continue to Chapter 2.
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