Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Installation

Overview

This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. The following diagram shows a typical network configuration.

Cable/

Uplink

 

DSL

via Fiber

Administrator’s

Internet Modem Router

to Switch

Notebook

Wireless Desktop Notebook

Access

Point

Typical Network Configuration

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet).

Positioning the Switch

Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:

•• Make sure that the Switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.

•• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

•• Position the Switch away from water and moisture sources.

•• To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch, be sure to provide a minimum clearance of two inches (50mm).

•• Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four units high.

Placement Options

There are three ways to physically install the Switch, either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop placement, mount the switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch

Installation

1U high rack for rack-mount placement, or horizontally on the wall.

Desktop Placement

1.Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.

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

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

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

8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with Webview

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Linksys SRW208MP, SRW208L, SRW208G, SRW208P Chapter Installation, Overview, Positioning the Switch, Placement Options