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Chapter 3: Connecting the 24-Port
10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch
+ 1 miniGBIC
Overview
our Network Layout
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an
example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown
in Figure 3-1.
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don't exceed the max-
imum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
Maximum Cabling Distances
From
Switch
Switch or Hub*
Hub
Switch or Hub
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub
connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
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Figure 3-1
To
Maximum Distance
100 meters (328 feet)
Hub
5 meters (16.4 feet)
Computer
100 meters (328 feet)
Connecting Network Devices
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
2. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports
on the Switch.
3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network
cable to the Gigabit port on the Switch, and connect the other end to a
Gigabit server or other network device.
6. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then connect the mini-GBIC module
to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed instructions, refer to the module's doc-
umentation.
Note: The mini-GBIC port is compatible with two types of mini-
GBIC modules, 850 nm and 1310 nm.
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch's power port, and plug the
other end into an electrical outlet.
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8. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port's corre-
sponding LED will light up on the Switch.
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Figure 3-2
Proceed to the following section, "Placement Options."
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