Acer ALW-3016 User Manual
ALW-3016
Acer Switch
16-port 10/100Mbps Switch
User's Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Product goal.......................................................................1
1.2 Product configuration.........................................................1
Chapter 2 Make your Switch ready
2.1 Installing the switch............................................................2
2.2 Connecting to the power supply.........................................3
2.3 Rack mounting...................................................................4
2.4 Connecting to computers...................................................5
2.5 LEDs interface overview.....................................................5
Chapter 3 Apply a feasible networking
3.1 Connecting a hub/switch to normal port.............................7
3.2 How to use uplink port........................................................8
3.3 Application..........................................................................8
Chapter4 Trouble shooting................................................9
Appendix: Specification.......................................................10
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1. Overview
Thanks for your purchase of the AcerSwitch 3016. AcerSwitch is an 16port dual speed switch works as backbone switch in SOHO environment
for connecting the server or heavy-load user or hubs in LAN environment.
1.1 Product goal
AcerSwitch ALW-3016 provides high-speed and easy access to the LAN
and Intranet for corporations. It allows data transmission at speeds of 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps. It provides an easy installation, all you have to do is
plug the cables from the adapter cards or hub port to the ports, check the
LEDs and you can start networking. And AcerSwitch also provides some
advanced features only provided in some corporate products such as FAN
error. Advise you in advance to prevent the down of LAN or damage of the
equipment.
1.2 Product configuration
The product configuration inside the package is shown in the figure 1-2-1.
Please check the contents of the package if there is any missing part
before using the switch. The accessories of this product include:
1. ALW-3016 dual speed switch
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5. Rubber Footpads
3. Power Code
Figure 1-2-1 Product configuration of ALW-3016
4. Mounting Brackets and Screws
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2. Make Your Switch Ready
This chapter will guide you through how to install the AcerSwitch ALW-
3016. It includes procedures for connecting to the external power supply,
installing the switch on your working surface, connecting the switch to your
computer, and guidelines to see if it works well. Before setting up your
switch, please take notes of the front and rear panel of this switch, as
shown in Figure 2-1 and 2-2.
Figure 2-1 Front panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
2.1 Installing the switch
You have to find a solid working surface to place the switch and make sure
the equipment is not close to any high voltage power source or overheated sources. Also keep away from electronic equipment sensitive to
electronic interface. The brief procedures of installing your switch should be:
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