Installation Instructions

Chapter 2: Installation
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Note
The twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI when
operating at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. A port is configured as MDI or
MDI-X when it is connected to an end node. Consequently, you can
use a straight-through twisted pair cable when connecting any type
of network device to a port on the switch.
Unpacking the Switch
To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove all of the components from the shipping package.
Note
Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the
original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesis.
2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface.
3. Verify that the shipping container includes the following items in
addition to the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, or AT-GS950/24 Switch.
1000 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant
Category 5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Enhanced Category 5
(Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm impedance
and a frequency of 100 MHz.
100 m (328 ft)
Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances
Speed Type of Cable
Maximum
Operating
Distance