Connecting to Your Network
Cable Type & Length
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to your network. Use
appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements.
Table 3: Cable Specifications
Speed Connector
Port
Speed
Half/Full
Duplex
Cable Max.
Distance
10BASE-T RJ-45
10/20
Mbps
2-pair UTP/STP
Cat. 3, 4, 5
100 m
100BASE-TX RJ-45
100/200
Mbps
2-pair UTP/STP
Cat. 5
100 m
100BASE-FX
ST, SC, MT-RJ,
VF-45
100/200
Mbps
MMF (50 or
62.5µm)
2 km
100BASE-FX SC
100/200
Mbps
SMF (9 or
10µm)
15, 40, or
75 km
Cabling
Step 1:
First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices is turned off.
<Note>
Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.
Step 2:
Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.
<Note>
To connect two regular RJ-45 ports between switches or hubs, you need a cross-over cable.
Step 3:
Consult Cable Specifications Table on previous page for cabling requirements based on connectors and speed.
Step
4
:
Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired device.
Step
5:
Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the power and the switch is operational.
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