Planet Technology WGS3-2840 - Manual (Page 10)

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2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Layer 3 Managed Switch indicates an AC inlet power socket, which accepts input power from 100 to
240VAC, 50-60Hz.
Figure 2-2: Layer 3 Managed Switch rear panel
Power Notice:
1. The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your networks should active all the
time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device. It will prevent you from network data
loss or network downtime.
2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device may also help to protect your Layer 3 Managed Switch from being
damaged by unregulated surge or current to the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
2.3 Hardware Installation
This part describes how to install your Layer 3 Managed Switch and make connections to the Switch. Please read the
following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. To install your Layer 3 Managed Switch on a
desktop or shelf, simply completed the following steps.
2.3.1 Desktop Installation
To install Layer 3 Managed Switch on a desktop or shelf, simply completed the following steps:
Step 1: Attached the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
Step 2: Place the Layer 3 Managed Switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step 3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Layer 3 Managed Switch and the surrounding objects.
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Notice:
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in Chapter 1, Section 4, Speci-
fication.
Step 4: Connect your Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 ports on the front of the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers…etc.
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Notice:
Connection to the Layer 3 Managed Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more informa-
tion, please see the Cabling Specification in Appendix A.
Step 5: Supply power to the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet then power on the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
When the Layer 3 Managed Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.