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Connecting Devices

Connecting Devices

Sample Network Configuration

This chapter explains how to physically connect your network devices to the switch.

•”Sample Network Configuration,” on page 5

•”Maximum Cabling Distances,” on page 5

•”Before You Install the Switch... ,” on page 6

•”Placement Options,” on page 6

•”Connecting the Cables,” on page 8

Sample Network Configuration

For an example of a possible network configuration, see the application diagrams shown below.

Maximum Cabling Distances

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:

From	To	Maximum Distance


Switch	Switch or Hub*	100 meters (328 feet)

Hub	Hub	5 meters (16.4 feet)

Switch or Hub	Computer	100 meters (328 feet)

*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).

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Contents

Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch Table of Contents Contacts Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P SFE2010/P Front Panel Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P SFE2010/P Back Panel Sample Network Configuration Maximum Cabling Distances Desktop Placement Before You Install the SwitchPlacement Options Rack-Mount Placement Connecting the Cables Wall-Mount Placement Connecting Devices Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility Using Menus in the Web-Based Utility Viewing On-line Help Using the Console Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal Using the Console Set the serial port settings as follows Selecting Menu Options and Actions Connecting to the Switch with TelnetLogging On to the Console Using the Switch Main Menu System Configuration To open this menu System InformationTo open this screen Versions General Information Management Settings To change the system contact, system name, and location To change the baud rate of the serial port Serial Port ConfigurationTelnet Configuration SSH Configuration To change the time-out setting SSH Server Configuration To change SSH Server settings To change SSH Crypto Key Generation settings Username & Password Settings To generate the crypto key Security Settings To change User & Password settings SSL Generate Certificate To edit and execute a certificate Show Certificate Disable Active Management Access ProfileTo disable the active management access profile Default Vlan Setup Vlan Management IP Configuration To edit the Vlan ID IPv4 Address Configuration To renew Dhcp IPv6 Address ConfigurationTo edit the IPv4 address settings To edit the IPv6 interface settings To edit the IPv6 address settings IPv6 Address Table To edit the Isatap tunnel settings IPv6 Default Gateway To edit the IPv6 default gateway settings Http Configuration Https ConfigurationTo change the Http settings To open the screen Network Configuration To change Https settings To change the IP address To begin the ping test Ping IPv6 To begin the trace route test TraceRoute IPv6 Upgrade / Backup IPv4 File Management Upgrade / Backup IPv6 To enter the IPv4 Upgrade/Backup file name and locationTo enter the IPv6 Upgrade/Backup file name and location To download a file from the specified location To enter the active image settings Active Image Restore System Default Settings Reset to Factory SettingsReboot System To restore system default settings Stack Configuration Port Status Port Status PoE Status Port Configuration Port Settings PoE Settings To configure the ports System Mode Layer 2 / Layer 3 Selection To configure the PoE settings To edit the system mode or stacking mode Help Logout US/Canada Contacts EU Contacts Customer Site Survey Yes Limited Warranty Exclusions and Limitations Obtaining Warranty Service Technical Support Obtaining Warranty Service Industry Canada Statement EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Specifications Radius Vlan EMC 080312A-LB