to connect network devices to the switch, follow these instructions. (the 16- port 10/100 switch is shown in figure 3-2.)

    1. make sure all the devices you will connect to the switch are powered off.

    2. connect a category 5 ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the switch.

   

    3. connect the other end to a pc or other network device.

    4. repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.

    5. connect the supplied power cord to the power port on the switch’s back panel.

    6. plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

    7. power on the devices connected to the switch. each active port’s corresponding led will light up on the switch.

    proceed to the following section, “placement options.”