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2 connect to the computers or a lan, 3 attach the power adapter, Figure 4. overview of hardware connections – Asus GigaX2008EX User Manual

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GigaX2008EX L2 Managed Switch User Manual

3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN

You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports.

You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables.

You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect

computers, hubs, or switches.

Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the

1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach

1Gbps.

3.2.3 Attach the power adapter

1. Connect the AC power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the

switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or a power

strip.

2. Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the LEDs

light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.

Figure 4. Overview of hardware connections

S

Expansion Switch/Hub

Client

Client

Cat 5 (or better)

Network Cables

AC Power

RS232

Console

(RS232)

GigaX2008EX

SYSTEM

RPS

FAN

CONSOLE

RS-232

8

4

2

1

7

5

3

6

12

SYSTEM

RPS

FAN

CONSOLE

RS-232

8

4

2

1

7

5

3

6

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