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Chapter 3: Connecting the
10/100 Switch
Planning Your Network Layout
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an
example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown
in Figure 3-1.
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the
maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
Maximum Cabling Distances
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub
connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
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From
Switch
Switch or Hub
Switch or Hub*
Computer
Maximum Distance
100 meters (328 feet) 1
100 meters (328 feet) 1
To
Overview
Figure 3-1
Internet
Cable/DSL
Modem
Broadband
Router Desktop PC Notebook Access Point
The power port is located on the side panel of the Switch (see Figure 2-3).
(power) The power port is where you will connect the included power
adapter.
The security slot is located on the other side panel (see Figure 2-4).
(security slot) The security slot is where you can attach a lock so the Switch
will be protected from theft.
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Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4