Uplinking The Switch - Linksys SRW2024P User Manual

24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch with Webview and PoE
2. For 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the
Switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e 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 connect additional devices. If pre-standard or 802.3af-compliant PoE devices are
connected to the Switch's 10/100/1000 ports, the Switch automatically supplies the required power.
5. If you are using a miniGBIC port, then connect a miniGBIC module to a miniGBIC port. For detailed instructions,
refer to the module's documentation.
6. If you will use the Switch's console interface to configure the Switch, then connect the supplied serial cable
to the Switch's Console port, and tighten the captive retaining screws. Connect the other end to your PC's
serial port. (This PC must be running a VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the Switch. Use of a
different power cord could damage the Switch.
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch's power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
8. Power on the network devices connected to the Switch. Each active port's corresponding Link/Act LED will
light up on the Switch.

Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable into one of the 24 gigabit
ports, and then connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device's uplink port. MDI/MDIX will
automatically detect the speed and cable type.
If you will use the Switch's console interface to configure the Switch, proceed to Chapter 4: Using the
Console Interface for Configuration for directions.
If you will use the Switch's Web-based Utility to configure the Switch, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Uplinking the Switch
Web-based Utility for Configuration.
NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, unplug the
power cord from the back of the Switch. Wait a
few seconds and then reconnect it.
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