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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview................................................................................................6

Features.................................................................................................7

Safety instructions and warnings........................................................9

Chapter 2 Hardware Overview

Hardware description........................................................................13

Front panel......................................................................................13

Status LEDs.....................................................................................14

Back panel.......................................................................................15

Switch hardware interfaces...............................................................15

RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity..15

Multi-function Reset button..........................................................16

Chapter 3 Applications

PoE applications.................................................................................18

PoE overview..................................................................................18

Connect PoE equipment in a business environment................19

Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security.............20

Desktop switching..............................................................................21

Chapter 4 Installation

Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................24

Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................24

Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................25

Step 4: Install the switch....................................................................26

Install the switch on a flat surface.................................................26

Wall-mount the switch horizontally..............................................26

Wall-mount the switch vertically...................................................28

Mount the switch to a pole or another surface..........................28

Step 5: Connect devices to the switch.............................................29

Step 6: Check the installation...........................................................29

Step 7: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................29

Step 8: Manage the switch................................................................31

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