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Connecting Network Devices

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2-1 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2.2.2 Installing the Switch on a Level Surface To install the Switch on a level surface (such as a desktop or shelf), follow these steps: Step 1 Place the Switch upside down on a sturdy, flat surface with a power outlet nearby. Step 2 Remove the adhesive backing from the supplied rubber feet. Attach the four rubber feet to the four round recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch. Step 3 Turn the Switch over to make it right side up on the flat surface. 2.3 Connecting Network Devices To connect network devices to the GEL-2460 Switch, follow these steps: Step 1 Make sure all devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off. Step 2 Connect a standard network cable from an available port on the Switch to a PC or other network device. Step 3 Repeat step 2 to connect rest network devices. Note All RJ-45 ports on the Switch support auto MDI/MDI-X feature. This means that you can use either a crossover cable or straight-through cable to connect a device to the Switch. http://www.level1.com Page 7

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Page 7
Figure 2-1 Installing the Switch in a Rack
2.2.2
Installing the Switch on a Level Surface
To install the Switch on a level surface (such as a desktop or shelf), follow these steps:
Step 1
Place the Switch upside down on a sturdy, flat surface with a power outlet
nearby.
Step 2
Remove the adhesive backing from the supplied rubber feet. Attach the four
rubber feet to the four round recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.
Step 3
Turn the Switch over to make it right side up on the flat surface.
2.3
Connecting Network Devices
To connect network devices to the GEL-2460 Switch, follow these steps:
Step 1
Make sure all devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
Step 2
Connect a standard network cable from an available port on the Switch to a PC
or other network device.
Step 3
Repeat step 2 to connect rest network devices.
Note
All RJ-45 ports on the Switch support auto MDI/MDI-X feature. This means that you can
use either a crossover cable or straight-through cable to connect a device to the Switch.