Instruction Manual

GigaX3112 Series Layer 3 Managed Switch

3 Quick Start Guide

This section provides the basic instructions to set up the GigaX environment.

Refer also to the GigaX Series Installation Guide.

Part 1 shows you how to install the GigaX on a ﬂat surface or on a rack.

Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.

Part 3 shows you how to conﬁgure basic settings on the GigaX.

Obtain the following information from your network administrator before proceeding:

IP address for the switch

Default gateway for the network

Network mask for this network

3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware

3.1.1 Installing the switch on a ﬂat surface

The switch should be installed on a level surface that can support the weight

of the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked

location on the bottom of the switch.

3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack

Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make the posts insert to the switch.

Insert and tighten two screws to securely attach the bracket to the rack on each side.

3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch

Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See Figure 5.

3.2.1 Connect the console port

For console management, use an RS-232 (DB9) or a USB cable to connect the

switch. If you want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch using

the Ethernet cable.