SMC Networks SMC108DT manual Instructions

Instructions

1.Positioning the switch: For desktop or shelf mounting, attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the switch. For wall mounting, please make sure that the hangars are securely attached to the sur- face, and then mount the switch onto the hangars.

2.Applying power: plug one end of the power cable into the power

receptacle at the back of the switch, and the other end into an appro- priate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure power is on.

Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before connecting or disconnecting any UTP cables, as these actions will not disrupt the operation of other devices attached to the switch.

3.Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the switch with a straight-through twisted-pair cable segment, maximum 100 meters (328 feet). Using Category 5 cable for all 100Mbps connections. The EZSwitch 10/100 will support up to 16 PCs. See the ‘Cable Specifications’ and ‘Connectivity Guidelines’ sections of this guide for further information.

NOTE: If an attached device does not support auto-negotiation, the data rate will be sensed automatically and the communication mode will default to half duplex.

4.Cascading switches and other network devices: All the ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration for cable connec- tions. This allows you to use straight-through cable to connect to other switches or hubs from any port on the switch. No crossover cables or other device settings are needed. See the ‘Cable Specifications’ and ‘Connectivity Guidelines’ sections of this guide for further information.