Getting Started Guide 7
6
On the wall mark the locations where the screws to hold the switch must 
be prepared.
7
On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) 
in the holes.
8
Secure the switch to the wall with screws (not provided). Make sure that 
the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
Starting and Configuring the Switch
Management Modes
The Dell Networking X1008/18/26 and equivalent PoE versions have a Mode 
push button that toggles between Managed and Unmanaged Modes. The 
MGMT LED is on when the switch is in Managed Mode and is off when in 
Unmanaged Mode. To configure the switch while in Managed Mode, see the 
following sections.
  NOTE: Release notes and user documentation can be downloaded from 
dell.com/support.
Connecting the Switch to the Network
  CAUTION: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will 
damage the Ethernet switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors 
that conform to FCC standards.
To connect the switch to the network:
• Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable to the switch's RJ-45 connector and 
the other end of a twisted-pair cable to another switch or server.
As each connection is made, the link LED corresponding to each port on the 
switch is illuminated (green or amber) indicating that the connection is valid. 
Initial Configuration Through the Web
The administrator can perform switch configuration using the web 
management GUI. 
To configure the switch, perform the following:
1
Verify that the switch is in Managed Mode.