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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
This Chapter describes the hardware function of the Switches and shows how to install it on the
desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Read this chapter completely before
continuing.
2.1 WGSW-2402A Hardware Description
2.1.1 Front Panel of WGSW-2402A
The front panel of the Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports for 10/100 Mbps in the middle. The port status LEDs
are indicated at the left. The expansion modules are situated at the right. Figure 2-1 shows a front
panel of the Switch. Table 2-1 shows the port function of the Switch. The functionality of the LEDs will
be explained in 2.1.4 LEDs.
F IGURE 2-1 F RONT P ANEL
LEDs
Status LEDs 10/100 RJ-45 Ports Expansion Modules
T ABLE 2-1 P ORT F UNCTION
Ports # of Ports Description
10/100 24
These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or
100 Mbps, and can operate in half- or full-duplex modes.
Expansion
Ports
2
These ports provide for the installation of one or two expansion
modules that establish a Fast or Gigabit Ethernet connection.
Note:
You may install an 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T or
100Base-FX expansion module and use fiber optic or category
5 cabling