Connecting Devices to the Switch | NETGEAR GSM712 instruction

Step 7: Connecting Devices to the Switch

The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.

Figure 3-8. GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch

Figure 3-9. GSM712F Connecting Devices to the Switch

20.Connect each device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch’s front panel (see Figure 3-8 or Figure 3- 9). Use Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector to make these connections.

Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m (328 ft).

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Contents

Page Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Figures Overview Introduction Features GSM712 Package Contents Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following GSM712F Package Contents Front and Black Panels Physical Description 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports LED Descriptions Gigabit Ethernet Ports RJ-45 and Gbic Module BaysLabel Color Activity Description Max Spd Console Port Installation Installing the SwitchPreparing the Site Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing a Gbic Module Applying AC Power Checking the InstallationPage System Information On the Main Menu page, hit the ‘C’ key to select the Set-Up Nvram GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Appendix a Technical Specifications Electromagnetic Immunity Safety Electromagnetic EmissionsModules Appendix B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartAdditional Troubleshooting Suggestions Appendix C Default Settings 0 1 3 0 0