Prepare the Site
Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment.
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Temperature | Ambient temperature between 0Gand 40GC (32Gand 104GF). |
| No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or |
| heaters. |
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Operating humidity | Maximum relative humidity of 90%, noncondensing. |
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Ventilation | Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling. |
| Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet. |
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Operating conditions | At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (such |
| as photocopy machine or arc welder). |
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Power | Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m). |
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Install the Switch
To install your switch on a flat surface, you do not need any special tools. Be sure the switch is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for ventilation.
To install the switch on a wall, measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the switch and mark the wall to match the location of the mounting holes on the switch. At the marks, screw into the wall the two screws in the mounting kit included in your package contents. Choose a location that is near the devices to be connected, is close to an electrical outlet, and provides at least 2 inches of space all around the switch for ventilation.
Connect Devices to the Switch
Before connecting the switch, be sure you review “Applications” for to determine the appropriate configuration for your networking needs.
To connect the switch:
1.Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the switch, using Category 5 UTP cable and an
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 328 feet (100 meters).
2.Set the Normal/Uplink push button.
The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use a crossover twisted pair cable for
•Configure the port for normal wiring if the port is to be connected to an
•Configure the port for uplink wiring if the port is to be connected to a
The remaining (normal) ports on the switch cannot be configured for uplink wiring. If you are using one of these ports to connect to another normal port, you must use a crossover twisted pair cable to connect the two ports. Refer to “Cable and Connector Information” for information about crossover twisted pair cable and
Model FS102, Model FS104, Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide