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Notes and Cautions
FCC Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operating in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user, at his or her own expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct
the interference.
CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
EN 55022 class A for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive
2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Model no.:
GS-1016: 16-Port Gigabit Rack-mount Switch
GS-1026: 24-Port Gigabit with 2 SFP Slots Rack-mount Switch
Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
Gigabit unmanaged Rack-mount switch (1 pcs)
User manual guide (1 pcs)
Power cord (1 pcs)
Rubber feet (4 pcs)
Rack-mount brackets and screws (1 set)
GS-1016 Key Features
Complies with 10M BASE-T specifications of the IEEE 802.3 standard
Complies with 100M BASE-TX specifications of the IEEE 802.3u standard
Complies with 1000M BASE-T specifications of the IEEE 802.3ab standard
Supports full and half duplex for 10/100Mbps, and full duplex for 1000Mbps
Provides 256K Bytes packet buffer
Wire-speed packet filtering and forwarding rate
Provides 8K MAC address Table
Store-and-forward architecture filters fragment & CRC error packets
Supports IEEE 802.3az energy efficient ethernet
Supports auto MDI/MDI-X crossover detecting and auto correction
GS-1026 Key Features
Complies with 10M BASE-T specifications of the IEEE 802.3 standard
Complies with 100M BASE-TX specifications of the IEEE 802.3u standard
Complies with 1000M BASE-T specifications of the IEEE 802.3ab standard
Supports full and half duplex for 10/100Mbps, and full duplex for 1000Mbps
Provides 448K Bytes packet buffer
Wire-speed packet filtering and forwarding rate
Provides 16K MAC address Table
Store-and-forward architecture filters fragment & CRC error packets
Supports IEEE 802.3az energy efficient ethernet
Supports auto MDI/MDI-X crossover detecting and auto correction

Front Panel
Switch on and correctly powered
Switch not powered or not correctly powered
The port is activating and transferring /receiving
data.
Please refer to the following description for the front panel:
LED Definition:
Back Panel
AC
AC IN : This connects to AC power source. Supported input voltages range from
100 ~ 240V AC at 50 ~ 60Hz.
Power Connector
Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this connector, and
the male into a power outlet. Supported input voltages range from 100-240V AC,
and 50-60 Hz.

PRODUCT INSTALLATION
In the following there are two ways for your installation. You can select
one that suits you.
Desktop Installation
1. Install the switch on a level surface that can support the weight of
the unit & the relevant components, and attach the rubber feet to the
bottom. The rubber feet cushion the switch and helps protect the case
from scratches.
2. Plug the switch to electrical source with the provided power cord.
Rack-Mount Installation
Rack mounting facilitate to an orderly installation when series
of network devices being installed.
1. Disconnect all the cables from the switch.
2. Place the unit the right way up on a hard, flat surface with the front
facing you.
3. Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of
the unit.
4. Insert the screws and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver.
5. Repeat the two previous steps for the other side of the unit.
6. Insert the unit into the rack and secure with suitable screws
7. Reconnect all the cables.
Concerning about the installation environment, we strongly recommend:
1. The switch is placed with appropriate ventilation environment. A
minimum 25 mm space around the unit is recommended.
2.The switch and the relevant components are away from sources of
electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.
3. Avoid from environments beyond recommend moisture.