Installation; Step 1: Preparing The Site - NETGEAR GS700AT Series Hardware Installation Manual

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch
installation involves the following steps:

"Step 1: Preparing the Site"

"Step 2: Installing the Switch"
"Step 3: Checking the Installation"
"Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch"
"Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module"
"Step 6: Applying AC Power"
"Step 7: Managing the Switch through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration"
Step 1: Preparing the Site
Before installing the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the requirements in the
following table.
Table 2-1. Site Requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Mounting • Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
• Rack-mount installations - Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
rack that is grounded and physically secure. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch
is also required.
Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, the ability
to view the front panel LEDs, and easy safe access to the power connector.
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Chapter 2

Installation

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