Linksys SLM2005 Placement Options, Hardware Installation, Wall-Mount Placement, Desktop Placement

Chapter 3 Installation

Placement Options

There are two ways to physically install the Switch, either hang the Switch on a wall using its wall-mount slots or place it on a desktop.

Wall-Mount Placement

You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Switch.

Suggested Mounting Hardware

4-5 mm 1-2 mm 2.5-3 mm

NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.

1.Determine where you want to mount the Switch. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is within reach of the power outlet.

2.Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 2 ½ inches apart.

3.Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of its head exposed.

4.Maneuver the Switch so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5.Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Switch down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

Congratulations! The Wall-Mount installation of the Switch is complete.

2 ½ inches

Print this page at 100% size, cut along the dotted line and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.

Wall Mounting Template

Desktop Placement

•Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source.

•Keep enough ventilation space for the switch and check the environmental restrictions mentioned in “Appendix B: Specifications” as you are placing the Switch.

•Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions below.

Hardware Installation

To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:

1.Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.

2.Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.

NOTE: Reserve port 1 if you are using a network device to provide power to this Switch.

3.Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.

5.Provide power to the Switch in one of two ways:

•Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable from port 1 of the Switch to a network device with the ability to provide Power over Ethernet.

•Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. When connecting power, always use a surge protector.

6.Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the Switch.

Hardware installation is complete.

5-Port and 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Smart Switches with PD and AC Power