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Chapter 4Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch
installation involves the following steps:
Step 1: Preparing the Site
Step 2: Installing the Switch
Step 3: Checking the Installation
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch
Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module
Step 6: Applying AC Power
Step 7: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility

Step 1: Preparing the Site

Before you installing the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the operating
environment requirements in the following table.
Table 4-1. Site Requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Mounting • Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
•Rack-mount installations - Use a 17-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
rack that is grounded and physically secure. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch
is also required.
Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the
front panel LEDs, and access power connector.