Asus GigaX1116B: Connecting network devices

Connecting network devices

To connect network devices to the GigaX1116B or GigaX1124B switch:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the switch

rear panel. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port of the network

device. Repeat this step to connect additional network devices.

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NOTES

• Use Category 5 straight-through Ethernet cables for wiring so as to

ensure connection speed between the switch and the network devices.

• You can use either corssover or straight-through cable to connect other

network devices such as bridges, switches, hubs and PCs.

AC Adapter

Desktop

Printer

Router

Server

Wireless

AP

Server

Notebook

NAS

Switch/Hub

Figure 4. Network Device Connctions

2. Plug one end of the power cable to the power connector on the switch rear

panel, then plug the other end to a power outlet.

3. The Power LED indicator and the LAN LED indicators of active Ethernet

ports light up when the switch is powered on, and active nodes are

connected to the LAN ports. Refer to the front panel illustrations and LED

table in page 4 for the meaning of LED indicators.

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