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CHAPTER 1
Intel Express 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch
Installation and Setup
1 Install the switch in a rack or on a shelf.
For rack placement, connect the switch to a 19-inch rack using the
enclosed rack mount brackets.
For shelf placement, attach the enclosed rubber feet to each corner of
the bottom of the switch and place it on a flat, level surface.
2 Plug the switch in and turn the power on.
Plug the switch into an active AC outlet and turn the power on. If
you’re in Europe or Asia, or any other country that has a 220-volt
electrical system, set the power supply switch to 230 (115 is the
default). Otherwise, leave the switch set to 115.
The United States and Japan both have 110 volt systems.
3 Connect the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX devices.
Follow these general guidelines:
• You don’t need to manually set the speed. The switch
automatically detects the speed of the connected devices.
• Always use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (CAT 5 UTP)
cable when connecting 100BASE-TX devices. You can use
CAT 3, 4, or 5 UTP for 10BASE-T devices.
• Limit the distance between devices connected with UTP cable to
100 meters.
• Use a crossover cable when directly connecting a hub (also called
a repeater or concentrator) to the switch. Use straight-through
cables when connecting to servers or workstations. If you don’t
have a crossover cable, use the MDI connector on port 1 to
connect a hub.
• Configure the network so devices that talk primarily to each other
are on the same segment. Each port is a single segment.
4 Is setup complete?
If you’re using the switch as a stand-alone device (not under the
control of network management software), you’re done.
If you want to change the default configuration (shown in
Appendix A) or manage the switch, continue to Chapter 2.
WARNING
If you’re in a country that has
a 220-volt electrical system,
you must set the power
switch to 230.
Most European and Asian
countries have 220-volt
systems.
The power cord is a North
American type, UL-listed/
CSA-certified power supply
cord. Immediately discard
this cord if it is inappropriate
for the electrical system of
your country, and obtain the
proper cord as required by
your national electrical codes
or ordinances and certified
for use in your region.