
Modular L3 Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to your Ethernet network as well as providing
an informational cable length table.
Switch To End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. For
twisted-pair (copper) connections, the RJ-45 UTP ports on NICs and most routers are MDI-II.
When using a normal straight-through cable, an MDI-II port must connect to an MDI-X port.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight
cable (be sure to use Category 5 UTP or STP cabling for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
connections). The end node should be connected to any of the sixteen ports (1x - 16x) on the
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX module. The LED indicators for the port the end node is connected to
are lit according to the capabilities of the NIC. If LED indicators are not illuminated after
making a proper connection, check the PC’s LAN card, the cable, switch conditions, and
connections.
The DES Supports auto-MDI and therefore the user may connect a straight or crossover cable to
the switch and therefore the port will automatically configure itself to achieve a valid link to the
network.
The following LED indicator states are possible for an end node to switch connection:
1. The 100M indicators come
ON
for a 100 Mbps and stays
OFF
for 10 Mbps.
2. The Link/Act indicator lights up upon hooking up a PC that is powered on.
Switch To Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished at any port in either straight-through cable or a crossover
cable because the switch supports the Auto-MDI function.
•
A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4
or 5 UTP/STP cable.
•
A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5e
UTP/STP cable.
10BASE-T Device
For a 10BASE-T device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:
100M speed indicator is
OFF.
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