Friday 12 February 2016

How to set up HP 2510 Switch Series switch for home networking



HP 2510 Switch Series comes in 2 models.

1)      48 port model
2)      24 port model

The most striking features of this switch includes 24 to 48 10/100 fast Ethernet ports, layer 2 managed feature, 2 mini GBIC slot, fan less design and enhanced manufacturer warranty. This number. 1 class of switch is designed to deliver essential networking solutions for small to medium to large scale enterprises.


http://www.digitaldevicesgroup.com/hp-networking/hp-2000-series-switches/hp-2510-switch-series.html

Here I am going to tell you how HP 2510 Switch Series can be utilized as a home networking device as there are various small businesses that have their setup at their residence places. Things that you will require include an HP 2510 Switch Series and Ethernet cables.

With HP 2510 Switch Series, you can connect all of your workstations so one can share files. You need to plug adapter of a switch. Power on the computer/laptop, insert disc that came with the switch and follow the on screen instructions to install software.

Now you need to hook the Ethernet cable into the cable modem and connect the other end to the switch. Now plug another Ethernet cable into any of the switch port and connect the other end with your computer.

Click on the CONTROL PANEL of computers START MENU, scroll down and double click the entry of “ NETWORKING AND SHARING CENTER” and then click the link labeled as CONNECT  A NETWORK at the left side of the screen. Now click WIRED NETWORK, scroll down and locate entry of your network switch and then click CONNECT button. If you need other computers to be networked then connect an Ethernet cable with those systems and repeat the procedure and here you are done with the settings of HP 2510 Switch Series.

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