Part 2 - Setting Up The Switch; Connect The Console Port; Connect To The Computers Or A Lan; Attach The Rps Module - Asus GigaX2124X User Manual

3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See
Figure 4.
3.2.1

Connect the console port

For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) or a USB cable to connect
the switch. If you want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch
using the Ethernet cable.
3.2.2

Connect to the computers or a LAN

You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports.
You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables.
You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect
computers, hubs, or switches.
3.2.3

Attach the RPS module

Connect your RPS module to the RPS jack and make sure the other end of the
RPS is connected to the power cord. Connect to the power cord to a grounded
power outlet.
3.2.4

Attach the power adapter

1. Connect the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the back of
the switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or
a power strip.
2. Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the
LEDs light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.
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Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach
1Gbps.
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