Linksys SD216 - Manual (Page 5)

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Follow these instructions for the 5-, 8-, and 16-Port 10/100 Switches (the 5-Port
10/100 Switch is shown in Figures 3-2 and 3-3).
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 con-
nect additional devices.
5. Connect the supplied power
adapter to the power port on the
Switch’s side panel.
6. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.
7. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corre-
sponding LED will light up on the Switch.
Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”
Figure 3-3
Chapter 3: Connecting the
10/100 Switch
Planning Your 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
*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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From
Switch
Hub
Switch or Hub
Switch or Hub*
Hub
Computer
Maximum Distance
100 meters (328 feet) 1
5 meters (16.4 feet) 1
100 meters (328 feet) 1
To
Overview
Connecting Network Devices
Figure 3-1
Note: Make sure you use the
power adapter included with
the Switch. Using a different
power adapter may result in
damage to the Switch.
Figure 3-2