Cisco Small Business Managed Switches (Linksys Business Series)

The initial set up of the switch starts with the proper connections and pre-installation requirements of the switch. Try to consider the figure below:

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don't exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:

A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet Considerations

If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following
guidelines:

Full-Duplex Considerations

As previously mentioned, the Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 ports. Full-duplex operation allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a port's potential data throughput.
If you will be using the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100 meters).

Positioning the Switch

Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:

• Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.
• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Position the Switch away from water and moisture sources.
• To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch, be sure to provide a minimum clearance of two inches (50 mm).
• Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four units high.
• Connect Network Devices

Hardware Installation

To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:

Step 1:
Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.

Step 2:
Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.

Step 3:
Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.