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Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation

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. If 802.3af-compliant PoE devices are connected to the

Switch’s 10/100 ports, the Switch automatically supplies the required power.

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 a mini-GBIC port, then connect a mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed

instructions, refer to the module’s documentation.

7.

Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

When connecting power, always use a surge protector.

8.

Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the

Switch.

Placement Options

There are two ways to physically install the Switch, either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop

placement or mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch high rack for rack-mount placement.

Desktop Placement

1.

Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.

2.

Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source.

3.

Keep enough ventilation space for the Switch and check the environmental restrictions mentioned in

Appendix D: Specifications

as you are placing the Switch.

4.

Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions above.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure to use the power cord that is

supplied with the Switch. Use of a different power

cord could damage the Switch.

NOTE:

Figure 3-2: Attaching the Switch’s Rubber Feet

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Rack-Mount Placement

To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below.

1.

Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towards your front side

2.

Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws.

3.

Secure the brackets tightly.

4.

Follow the same steps to attach the other bracket to the opposite side.

5.

After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to any

standard 19-inch rack.

6.

Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions above.

Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Cat5 (or better) cable into one of the 24 10/100 ports, and then

connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device’s uplink port. MDI/MDIX will automatically detect the

speed and cable type.

The hardware installation is complete. Proceed to Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface, for

directions on how to set up the Switch.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure to use the power cord that is

supplied with the Switch. Use of a different power

cord could damage the Switch.

Figure 3-3: Attaching Brackets to the Switch

Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch

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Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface

Overview

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Chapter 4: Configuration using the

Console Interface

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration. You can easily manage your

network from the screens through the console port. Before you can use the console interface, you will need to

configure the HyperTerminal application.

Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

1.

Click the

Start

button. Select

Accessories

and then select

Communications

.

HyperTerminal

should be one

of the options listed in the next menu. Select

HyperTerminal

to run the utility program.

2.

Enter a name for this connection. In the example shown, the name of connection is SRW224P. Select an icon

for the application. Click

OK

.

3.

Select a port to communicate with the Switch. Select

COM1

or

COM2

.

4.

Set the serial port settings, as follows, then click

OK

. These settings should be:

•

Bits per Second:

38400

•

Databits:

8

•

Parity:

None

•

Stop bits:

1

•

Flow control:

None

Figure 4-1: Finding Hyperterminal

Figure 4-2: Connection Description

Figure 4-3: Password Screen

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Login

When you finish configuring HyperTerminal, the Login screen will appear. The first time you open the console

interface, use the default username

admin

, and leave the password blank. You can set a new password later

from the Password Setting screen.

Switch Screens

The console interface screens consist of a series of menus. Each menu has several options, which are listed

vertically. A highlight in each menu lets you select the option you wish to choose; pressing the Enter key activates

the highlighted option.

To navigate through the Console Interface use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to move up or down, or use the

number keys to select the respective option (for example, press the

5

key to highlight help) use the

Enter

key to

select, and the

Esc

key to return to the previous selection; menu options and any values entered or present will

get highlighted. The bottom of the window always has a listing of the appropriate key strokes.

Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties

Figure 4-5: Login

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Switch Main Menu

The Main Menu screen displays six menu choices: System Configuration Menu, Port Status, Port Configuration,

PoE Configuration, Help, and Logout.

System Configuration Menu

System Configuration Menu displays:

1.

System Configuration

2.

Management Settings

3.

User and Password Settings

4.

IP Configuration

5.

File Management

6.

Restore System Default Setting

7.

Reboot System

8.

Back to Main Menu.

Figure 4-7: System Configuration Menu

Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu