Hardware Description; Installation; Pc Connections; Switch Connections - SMC Networks SMCGS501 User Manual

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Installation

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NSTALLATION
When installing the switch, follow these guidelines:
Place the switch with appropriate ventilation environment. A minimum of 25
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mm space around the unit is recommended.
Place the switch and connected cables away from sources of electrical noise,
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such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers.
Be sure the switch is placed away from moisture and locations that are
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beyond its recommended environmental specifications.
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ONNECTIONS
Connect each PC to the switch using twisted-pair Ethernet cables with RJ-45
connectors at each end. Plug one RJ-45 connector into an RJ-45 port on the
switch, and plug the other RJ-45 connector into a PC's network port.
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WITCH ONNECTIONS
When making switch interconnections, you can use any port on the switch to
connect to another switch using straight-through or crossover cable. As all ports
on the switch support Auto MDI/MDIX, you can use straight-through cables for
all connections.
For cable selection, refer to the following table
Table 2: LED Indicators
Network Speed
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Cable Type
Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP
Cat. 5 UTP/STP
Cat. 5e, 6 UTP/STP
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Max. Length
100 meters
100 meters
100 meters