LevelOne GSW-2401TX User Manual

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3.  Connect hub or PC to one port of the Switch using Category 3/4/5 
UTP/STP cabling   
4.  Connect another hub or PC to the other port of Switch by following 
the same process as described in Step3. 
Notice: 
Cable distance for Switch 
The cable distance between  Ethernet Switch and hub/PC 
should not exceed  100 meter; fiber cable distance shall not 
exceed 220 meter. 
Make sure the wiring is correct 
It can be used Category 3/4/5 cable in 10 Mbps operation.  To reliably 
operate your network at 100Mbps and 1000Mbps, you must use an 
Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Category 5 cable, or better Data Grade 
cabling.  While a Category 3 or 4 cable may initially seem to work,it 
will soon cause data loss.   
 
Connecting to Network Backbone or Server 
Connect to the Gigabit Ethernet ports with Category 5 copper cable or 
fiber optic cable for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. 
These ports operate at 1000Mbps in full-duplex mode. A valid 
connection is indicated when the Link LED is light. The following 
sections describe the function of LEDs on the front panel. 
CPU LED 
Color: Green 
Label: Smart 
Function: The LED light up steadily means CPU installed for 
smart function   
Power LED 
Color: Green   
 
Label: PWR 
Function: The LED light up steadily means Power turned on.