Switch User Manual

5
Installation
8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with Webview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3:
Installation
Overview
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices
to the Switch. The following diagram shows a typical
network configuration.
Internet
Cable/
DSL
Modem Router
Uplink
via Fiber
to Switch
Administrator’s
Notebook
Wireless
Access
Point
Desktop Notebook
Typical Network Configuration
When you connect your network devices, make sure you
don’t exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters
(328 feet).
Positioning the Switch
Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the
following guidelines:
Make sure that the Switch is accessible and that the
•
cables can be connected easily.
Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, •
power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Position the Switch away from water and moisture •
sources.
To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch, be •
sure to provide a minimum clearance of two inches
(50mm).
Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four •
units high.
Placement Options
There are three ways to physically install the Switch,
either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop
placement, mount the switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch
1U high rack for rack-mount placement, or horizontally on
the wall.
Desktop Placement
Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the 1.
bottom of the Switch.
Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power 2.
source.
Keep enough ventilation space for the Switch and 3.
check the environmental restrictions mentioned in
“Appendix D: Specifications” as you are placing the
Switch.
Connect the Switch to network devices according to 4.
the Hardware Installation instructions below.