Introduction, Package contents, Requirements – Interlogix NS2503-24P/2C Installation Guide User Manual
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IFS NS2503-24P/2C Quick Guide
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Introduction
The IFS Layer 2 Managed Switch NS2503-24P/2C has 24 10/100Mbps 802.3at compliant PoE ports, with two Gigabit TP/SFP
fiber optical combo ports and robust layer 2 features. The NS2503-24P/2C also provides IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at Power
over Ethernet standards to meet requirements for various PoE applications.
Package Contents
Open the box of the Managed Switch and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
The Managed Switch
x1
Quick Installation Guide
User’s Manual CD
x1
x1
19” Rack mount Accessory Kit
x1
Power Cord
x1
Rubber Feet
X4
RS-232 DB9 Male Console Cable
x1
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or IFS sales rep immediately, if possible, retain the
original carton and packaging material in case you need to return the product for repair/replacement.
Requirements
The operating system of the workstation running Windows XP/2003, Vista, Windows 7, MAC OS X , Linux, Fedora,
Ubuntu or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
Workstation installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
Ethernet Port connection
Network cables - Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
Above Workstation installed with WEB Browser and JAVA runtime environment Plug-in
Serial Port connection
Above PC with COM Port (DB-9 / RS-232) or USB-to-RS-232 converter
It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access Managed Switch.
Terminal Setup
To configure the system via terminal connection, connect a serial cable to a COM port on a PC or notebook computer and to
serial (console) port of the Managed Switch. The console port of the Managed Switch is DCE already, so that you can connect
the console port directly through PC without the need of Null Modem.