2 install the switch, 1 desktop installation – PLANET WGSD-1022 User Manual

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Power Notice:

1. The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your

networks should active all the time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)

for your device. It will prevent you from network data loss or network downtime.

2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device may also help to protect your switch from

being damaged by unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power adapter.

2.2 Install the Switch

This section describes how to install the Ethernet Switch and make connections to it. Please read the

following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.

2.2.1 Desktop Installation

To install the Switch on desktop or shelf, please follows these steps:

Step1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.

Step2: Place the Switch on the desktop or the shelf near an AC power source.

Step3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Switch and the surrounding objects.

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When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions

discussed in Chapter 1, Section 4, and Specification.

Step4: Connect the Switch to network devices.

A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 ports or Gigabit RJ-45 / SFP

mini-GBIC slot on the front of the Switch

B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations

or routers…etc.

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Connection to the 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 Switch.

A. Connect one end of the power cable to the Switch.

B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.

When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.

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