Black Box LGS103AE, Installation Manual

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Ethernet Cabling
E
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ABLING
To ensure proper operation when installing the switches into a network, make
sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria against the current
installation of your network:
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Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category
5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
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Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
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Electrical surge suppression
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Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic
fields from data based network wiring
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Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
Figure 12: RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Connector