9
CONNECTING THE SWITCH
PC to DSS-5+
A computer can be connected to the DSS-5+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4,
5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A computer equipped
with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be connected to any of the five DSS-5+
ports.
The LED indicators for the PC connection depend on the capability of the
computer’s Ethernet card. If the LED indicators are not lit after making a
proper connection, check the computer’s Ethernet card, the cable, and the
DSS-5+’s conditions and connections.
Hub to DSS-5+
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the DSS-5+ via a two-
pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable.
For 100Mbps operation a Category 5 cable
must
be used. The connection
is accomplished from any port of the hub to any port of the DSS-5+.
DSS-5+ to other devices
The DSS-5+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers,
bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or
Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable
must
be used for 100Mbps
operation. The connection can be accomplished from any
(MDI-X) port on
the DSS-5+ to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports on another
switch or other devices.
