Installing The Switch; Desktop Installation - Planet GSD-805 User Manual

2.2 Installing the Switch

This part describes how to install your Gigabit Ethernet Switch and make
connections to it. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in
the order being presented.
This Gigabit
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2.2.1 Desktop Installation

To install the Gigabit Ethernet Switch on desktop, simply follow the next steps:
Step 1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Gigabit
Ethernet Switch.
Step 2: Place the Gigabit Ethernet Switch on desktop near an AC power source.
Step 3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Gigabit Ethernet Switch and
the surrounding objects.
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental
restrictions discussed in Chapter 1, Section 1.4 Product Specifica-
tions.
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Step 4: Connect your Gigabit Ethernet Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000Mbps
RJ-45 ports on the Back of the Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as
printer servers, workstations or routers...etc.
Connection to the Gigabit Ethernet Switch requires UTP Category
5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more information, please
see the Cabling Specification in Appendix A.
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Step 5: Supply power to the Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the Gigabit Ethernet Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain
solid Green.
Ethernet Switch does not need software configuration.
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