Netgear XSM7224S XSM7224S Hardware Installation Guide - Page 19

Managed Stackable Switch XSM7224S Connecting Equipment to the Switch You can connect devices, a Gigabit Ethernet module, and/or a console to the switch. RJ-45 Ports The switch uses Auto Uplink technology, which enables you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 328 feet (100 meters). Connecting a Console to the Switch After you install the switch and apply power, you can connect to it with a terminal or workstation. You can use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to identify the IP address. If you are stacking switches, see "Creating a Stack" on page 2-15. To use a console you need the following items: • VT100/ANSI terminal, or a Windows PC, Apple Macintosh PC, or UNIX workstation. • Null-modem cable with 9-pin connectors on each end (shipped with the product). To connect a console to the switch: 1. Connect the null-modem cable to the console port on the rear of the switch. Console port Figure 7. Rear Panel Console Port 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a workstation or terminal. 3. If you attached a workstation, start a terminal-emulation program. • Microsoft Windows users can use HyperTerminal if it comes with the Windows operating systems. If not, you need to install another 3rd party terminal emulator such as Tera Term. • Macintosh users can use ZTerm. Chapter 2. Hardware Installation | 19