Installation; Preparing The Site - NETGEAR FE104 - Hub Installation Manual

This chapter provides information and procedures for:
•

Preparing the site

• Checking package contents
• Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-T hub
• Verifying your installation
Preparing the Site
Before you begin installing the hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating
environment meets the physical requirements of the equipment as listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Operating environment requirements
Characteristic Requirements
Temperature Ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C (32 F and 104 F).
No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters.
Humidity Between 5% and 85% noncondensing.
Ventilation Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.
Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
Operating At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (example is a
conditions photocopy machine).
Service access Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access and maintenance.
Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as punchdown blocks.
Power Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).
Wiring hardware Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels, should be complete before
installing the hub.

Installation

Chapter 3
Installation
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