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2.2 Install the Switch
This section describes how to install your WGS3 Layer 3 Switch and make connections to the Switch. Please read the following
topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. To install your WGS3 Layer 3 Switch on a desktop or shelf,
simply complete the following steps.
2.2.1 Desktop Installation
To install the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch on desktop or shelf, please follows these steps:
Step1:
Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch.
Step2:
Place the switch on the desktop or the shelf near an AC power source.
Step3:
Keep enough ventilation space between the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch and the surrounding objects.
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in Chapter
1, Section 4, and Specification.
Step4:
Connect the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports on the front of the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers…etc.
Connection to the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips.
For more information, please see the Cabling Specification in
Appendix A
.
Step5:
Supply power to the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch.
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.
2.2.2 Rack Mounting
To install the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch in a 19-inch standard rack, please follows the instructions described below.
Step1: Place the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards the front side.
Step2: Attach the rack-mount bracket to each side of the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch with supplied screws attached to the package.
Figure 2-5 shows how to attach brackets to one side of the WGS3 Layer 3 Switch.