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Follow these instructions for the 5-, 8-, and 16-Port 10/100 Switches (the 5-Port

10/100 Switch is shown in Figures 3-2 and 3-3).

1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.

2. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet

network cable to one of the

numbered ports on the Switch.

3. Connect the other end to a PC

or other network device.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to con-

nect additional devices.

5. Connect the supplied power

adapter to the power port on the

Switch’s side panel.

6. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.

7. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corre-

sponding LED will light up on the Switch.

Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”

Figure 3-3

Chapter 3: Connecting the

10/100 Switch

Planning Your Network Layout

This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an

example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown

in Figure 3-1.

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the max-

imum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:

Maximum Cabling Distances

*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub

connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).

From

Switch

Hub

Switch or Hub

Switch or Hub*

Hub

Computer

Maximum Distance

100 meters (328 feet) 1

5 meters (16.4 feet) 1

100 meters (328 feet) 1

Overview

Connecting Network Devices

Figure 3-1

Note: Make sure you use the

power adapter included with

the Switch. Using a different

power adapter may result in

damage to the Switch.

Figure 3-2

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