NETGEAR GS116 manual

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    Installation Guide 16-por t Gigabit Switch 10/100/1000 Mbps GS116[...]

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    Unpack the Bo x and V erify the Contents When you open the box, verify that you r eceived everything. The package includes: • 16-port Gigabit S wtich GS116 • AC pow er adapter • W all-mounting screws • GS116 Installation Guide (this document) • W arranty/support information card If you don ’ t have everything listed above, see the suppo[...]

  • Page 3

    The corresponding Link LED for each connected and pow ered device should light when connected and flash when activity occurs. If the connection is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, one of the LEDs in the RJ-45 jack will light up. If the connection is 1000 Mbps, the both of the LED's in the RJ-45 jack will light up. No t e : If any light doesn ’ t operate[...]

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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of impro ving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability , NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or cir cuit layout(s) described he[...]

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    T echnical Support PLEASE REFER T O THE SUPPOR T INFORMA TION CARD THA T SHIPPED WITH YOUR PR ODUCT. By r egistering your product at www .NET GEAR.com/register , we can provide y ou with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. ©2004 NETGEAR, I nc. NETGEAR, the N etgear logo, Pr oSafe, Auto U plink and E[...]