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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CNGE28FX4TX
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The CNGE28FX4TX switch has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type,
the switch uses CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers,
switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Types and Specifications
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100Ω
UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100Ω UTP
UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100Ω
UTP
UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100 PSE BASE-TX RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+ with PoE Power input +
2
TD- with PoE Power input +
3
RD+ with PoE Power input -
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD- with PoE Power input -
7
Not used
8
Not used