C H A P T E R 1 Hardware Installation and Network Topology
NOTE
The switch will only work with 100 Mbps devices. For a
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. A
3 Connect the Fast Ethernet devices.
For optimum performance, the Fast Ethernet segments connected to the switch must be configured carefully. Follow these general guidelines:
•Connect only 100 Mbps devices to the switch. The switch will not work with 10 Mbps devices. See page 12 for information on connecting to a 10 Mbps segment.
•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 workstation, server, or another switch to the switch. Use
•Configure the network so devices that primarily talk to each other are on the same segment. Each port on the switch is defined as a single Fast Ethernet 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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