Switch User's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Terms/Usage.................................................................................... 1
Introduction.......................................................................................... 3
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...........................................................3
Fast Ethernet Technology ................................................................ 4
Switching Technology ..................................................................... 5
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network).............................................. 6
Features............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Installation ..................................................................9
Unpacking........................................................................................ 9
Installation .......................................................................................9
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................10
Connecting Network Cable............................................................11
AC Power....................................................................................... 11
Identifying External Components......................................................13
Front Panel.....................................................................................13
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Understanding LED Indicators ..........................................................15
Power and System LEDs ...............................................................15
Ports 1~16 Status LEDs................................................................. 16
mini-GBIC 15 & mini-GBIC 16 mini-GBIC Status LEDs............ 17
Configuration.....................................................................................19