Chapter 2. Installing the Switch

Before installing the switch, verify that you have all the items listed under "Package Contents." Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling before installing the switch. Note that this switch can be installed on any suitably large flat surface or in a standard EIA 19-inch rack. After installing the switch, refer to the following chapter to set up its more advanced features, such as Spanning Tree Protocol or VLAN port groups.

2.1 Package Contents

This package includes:

•WGS3-404 or WGS3-2620

•Quick Installation Guide

•Rack mount bracket kit

•AC power cord

•This Manual CD

•Console cable

2.2Description of Hardware

2.2.1 Front Panel of WGS3-2620

The front panel of the Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports for 10/100 Mbps in the middle. The port status LEDs are indicated at the left. The 1000Base-T ports are situated at the right.

2.2.1.1 Front Panel Description

 

LEDs

 

System LEDs

10/100 RJ-45 Ports

1000Base-T Ports

2.2.1.2 Port Description
Ports# of Ports

Description

10/100

24

These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100

 

 

Mbps, and can operate in half- or full-duplex modes.

1000Base-T

2

These two RJ-45 ports provide 1000Base-T network connection and

 

 

can operate on full-duplex modes.

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