Hardware Installation; Switch Placement - Planet FGSW-2402S User Manual

2.3 Hardware Installation

2.3.1 Switch Placement

This section describes how to install your FGSW-2402S Gigabit
/Fast Ethernet Switch and make connections to the switch.
Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in
the order being presented.
PLANET FGSW-2402S Gigabit /Fast Ethernet Switch do not
need software configuration. To install your FGSW-2402S on a
desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps.
2.3.1.1 Desktop or Shelf Mounting
To install a FGSW-2402S on a desktop or shelf, simply
complete the following steps:
Step1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the
bottom of the switch.
Step2: Place the FGSW-2402S on a desktop or shelf near an
AC power source.
Step3: Keep enough ventilation space between the switch and
the surrounding objects
Note: When choosing a location, please keep in mind the
environmental restrictions discussed in Chapter 1.4,
Specification.
Step4: Connect your FGSW-2402S to network devices
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100
RJ-45 ports on the front of the FGSW-2402S.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices
such as printer servers, workstations or routers...etc.
Note: Connection to the Switch requires UTP Category 5
network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more information,
please see the Cabling Specification in Chapter 1.4,
Specification and Appendix.
Step5: Supply power to the Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the FGSW-2402S
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard
wall outlet.
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PLANET Switch series