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Chapter 3: Installation and Operation
3. Installation and Operation
3.1 Cable Requirements
Use CAT5/6/7 cable. The pins are connected 1:1.
NOTE: Both cable ends must comply with either EIA/TIA-568A or EIA-TIA-568B. If
they don’t comply, a cable tester won’t find the cable pinnings.
Pinning
The pins of the green pair of wires are not together.
The cable must be at least CAT5 standard and Gigabit transfer-ready. It should
comply with ISO/IEC class D standards.
Table 3-1. Cable pinning.
Pin
Color
Connects
to this pin
Color
1
Orange/White
2
Orange
2
Orange
1
Orange/White
3
Green/White
6
Green
4
Blue
5
Blue/White
5
Blue/White
4
Blue
6
Green
3
Green/White
7
Brown/White
8
Brown
8
Brown
7
Brown/White
NOTE: Use 24 AWG or larger shielded solid cable. Make sure that the shield is
connected on both sides. You can also use shielded patch cable if the
connection allows.
