Maintenance and cleaning
The product does not require any maintenance and should never be disassembled for any reason.
Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning (all network connections will cease
to function).
Dust can easily be removed using a clean, soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these can cause discolouration.
Do not press too strongly on the surface when cleaning, to prevent scratch marks.
Tips & notes
• If you have your own network or system administrator for your network (as will probably be the
case in a larger company), please let this person assume the responsibility for connection and
wiring. Do not connect the network switch yourself!
• The twisted-pair cable (also called a patch cable) between the network switch and the device
to be connected should have a max. length of 100 m. Use as a minimum so-called CAT5e cables,
which are fully wired (all 8 contacts of the RJ45 connector are connected 1:1).
• The maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 10 or 100 MBit/s is usually not achieved in practi-
ce (e.g. 100MBit = approx. 12.5MByte/s). During data transmission, not only data, but also proto-
col information etc is transmitted, data packages must be repeated or different computers may
want to transmit data at the same time. Furthermore, the data for example may need to be read
off the hard disk of one computer and written onto the hard disk of another computer.
• If the network switch is not supplied with power, all the connections will be out of operation. A
network connection is not possible.
• The Link/Act LED belonging to each RJ45 port is lit during an active network connection and fla-
shes during data transfer. The power LED is lit when the network switch is supplied with power.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic products do not belong in the household waste!
Please dispose of the product, when it is no longer of use, according to the current
statutory requirements.
Technical data
Item No.
1429562
1429564
1429565
Network ports
3
5
8
MAC addresses
2K
2K
1K
Dimensions (mm)
74 x 13.5 x 42
73.5 x 13.5 x 52
107.5 x 13.5 x 68
Weight (g)
30
39
70
Operating voltage.........................................5 V/DC (via USB)
Power consumption.....................................max. 500 mA
Auto Uplink (Auto MDI) ...............................yes
Speed .............................................................10/100MBit (full-duplex, half-duplex)
.........................................................................
(both automatic recognition)
Network standards ......................................IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
.........................................................................
IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
.........................................................................
IEEE802.3x (Flow-Control)
.........................................................................
IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Ambient temperature ..................................0 °C to +40 °C
Ambient humidity .........................................10% to 90% relative humidity, not condensing
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Operating instructions
Ethernet switch “Superslim”
Item No. 1429562 (3 ports)
Item No. 1429564 (5 ports)
Item No. 1429565 (8 ports)
Intended use
The product is intended for cable-based networking of computers or other devices suitable for the
purpose. Depending on the version, 3, 5 or 8 twisted-pair connections (RJ45) are available.
Power is supplied via USB; suitable cable is enclosed. Alternatively, an external wall plug transfor-
mer may be used as well (not included in the delivery, can be ordered separately).
Always observe the safety instructions and all other information included in these operating in-
structions.
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of com-
panies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package contents
• Network switch
• USB power cable
• Operating instructions
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Safety instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these
safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequential damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper
use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases, the warranty will
be null and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is not permitted for
safety and approval reasons (CE).
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product is only intended for use in dry, indoor locations. The product must not get
damp or wet.
• Do not leave packing materials unattended. They may become dangerous playthings
for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
Getting started, connection
• Connect the switch to a USB port on your computer or to a USB hub using the USB power cable
enclosed.
The USB port must be able of supplying a current of 500 mA. Therefore, you will need,
for example, a USB port on a computer or a USB hub with a separate power supply.
The USB port on a keyboard, or a USB hub without a power adapter, does not supply
sufficient current; the switch cannot be used in these cases!
As an alternative to the enclosed USB power cable, an external wall plug transformer may
also be used (not included, can be ordered separately). This must supply an output voltage of
5 V/DC and a current of at least 500 mA.
The switch has a MiniUSB and a MicroUSB port. Therefore, you can use a wall plug transformer
with one of the two suitable connectors.
Caution!
Use either the MiniUSB or the MicroUSB port. Never use both ports at the same time.
• The network switch‘s RJ45 connections must be connected to the appropriate RJ45 ports on
the network cards (or another network switch) using suitable network cables (we recommend
cables that meet the standard CAT5e).
The network switch supplied has automatic uplink recognition for each port, which
allows for particularly simple wiring to other switches. A cross-link cable is no longer
required; you can use a conventional 1:1 connected network cable.
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