# Connect the Hardware

Source: https://help.malighting.com/network/en/help/key_connect_hardware.html
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**Requirement:**\
Shielded twisted pair cable with RJ45 connector, min. Cat 5e\
\- or -\
etherCON cable with Neutrik etherCON connector.\
 

## Connection with a PC

1. Plug in the power cable into the switch.\
   The switch starts booting.
2. Plug in a network cable into one of the Ethernet ports of the switch.\
   For the PC connection and for further configuration, you have to use a manage group port. We recommend port 13 at the front.
3. Plug in the other end of the network cable into the Ethernet port on the PC.\
   A green or orange link LED on the switch indicates a successful connection.

The MA Network Switch is connected with the PC.

## Connection with a grandMA2

1. Plug in the power cable into the switch.\
   The switch starts booting.
2. Plug in a network cable into one of the Ethernet ports of the switch.
3. Plug in the other end of the network cable into the Ethernet port 1 of the grandMA2 console.\
   A green or orange link LED on the switch indicates a successful connection.

The MA Network Switch is connected with the grandMA2.