User manual ZYXEL GS-105A

[. . . ] FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country. iv GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch Getting to Know Your Switch Introduction The switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build highperformance switched networks. The switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The switch is designed for SOHO (Small Office Home Office) businesses. Standalone Workgroup Application The switch can be used as a standalone switch to which computers, servers and print server are directly connected to form a small workgroup. Standalone Workgroup Example Hardware Installation and Connection The switch is suitable for an office environment where it can be placed on a desktop. 1 GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch Desktop Installation Step 1. Step 2. Make sure the switch is clean and dry. Set the switch on a smooth, level flat space strong enough to support the weight of the switch and the connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. Use the supplied power adapter to connect your switch to a power source. Refer to the label on the power adapter for more information. Do not block the ventilation holes. Step 3. Rear Panel Power Connection Connect one end of the supplied power adaptor to the power port on the rear panel of the switch and the other end to the appropriate power source. Port Connection For GS-105, the Ethernet ports are located on the rear panel. For GS-108, the Ethernet ports are located on the front panel. Figure 1 Rear Panel: GS-108 Figure 2 Rear Panel: GS-105 2 GS-105/GS-108 Gigabit Switch RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports Your switch comes with 5 or 8 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports depending on the model of your switch. [. . . ] The port is connected to an Ethernet network. The port is not connected to an Ethernet network. The port is receiving or transmitting data. [. . . ]