Linksys SR2024C - Manual (Page 11)

7 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Connection Instructions
16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are
listed in the following table:
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).
Connection Instructions
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. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
6. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the
Switch.
Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch or Hub* 100 meters (328 feet)
Hub Hub 5 meters (16.4 feet)
Switch or Hub Computer 100 meters (328 feet)
Figure 3-2: Connecting an Ethernet Cable
NOTE: Use Category 5e Ethernet cables for your Gigabit connections.
NOTE: The miniGBIC ports are shared and are only located on the SR2024C. Do not use port 12, if you
are using the miniGBIC 1 port. If you are using miniGBIC port 2, do not use port 24. For instructions on
how to connect miniGBIC modules to the Switch’s miniGBIC ports, please refer to the module’s
documentation.