Step 6: Connect Devices To The Switch; Step 7: Check The Installation - NETGEAR XS708T Hardware Installation Manual

8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch

Step 6: Connect Devices to the Switch

The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch's RJ-45 ports. The switch supports
Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.
Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or Cat 6 cable that is terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
Note Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached
device to 328 feet (100 meters).
To connect devices to the switch's RJ-45 ports:
1. Connect a PoE or non-PoE device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch front panel.
2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly.

Step 7: Check the Installation

Before you apply power to the switch, perform the following steps.
To check the installation:
1. Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
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