Asante IntraCore 6524, User Manual

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Connecting to the Network
Page 2-7
Connecting to the Network
The IntraCore 6524 unit may be connected to an Ethernet network, with the
unit either powered on or off. Use the following procedure to make your
network connections.
1
Connect network devices to the IntraCore 6524, following
the cable guidelines outlined below.
2
After the unit is connected to the network, it can be config-
ured for management capabilities. See “Configuring for
Management” on page 2-8.
10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures
The 24 10/100 ports on the IntraCore 6524 allow for the connection of
10Base-T or 100Base-TX network devices. The ports are compatible with
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.
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Important! The IntraCore 6524 must be located within
100 meters of its attached 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
devices.
Table 2-3 10/100BaseTX cabling requirements
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) straight-through cable
(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub/Switch Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-
45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub/Switch’s
Uplink port Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100 meters maximum)
with RJ-45 connectors.