Installation guide

AT-FS709FC Installation Guide
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Cascade Configuration
Cascading means that two switches can be connected together using any of the switch ports,
provided you maintain the same media type. Two switches can be cascaded to support
multiple network port connections. Cable length to the nodes must follow the 100Base-TX
cabling specifications.
To cascade installed switches, do the following:
Note
When cascading switches, you must use the same media type from port to port.
1. If you intend to use Port 8, use Port 8 MDI.
2. Use a straight-through UTP RJ45 cable to connect the first switch to the second
switch. See Figure4.
Figure 4
Cascading Switches
3. Check the front panels to make sure that the Link/Activity LED lights.
TX RX
TX RX
Copper
Fiber
Full-Duplex