
Installation Manual
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers
Chapter 8 FIC
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Figure 8-3
Ethernet cable
II. Make Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable uses the category-5 twisted pair composed of eight cores that are
identified and grouped by their insulation layer colors.
Usually a unicolor wire and the
white/unicolor wire for it are in pairs. But sometimes, color dots are used to indicate
which wires belong in pairs.
Ethernet cables fit into two categories, i.e., straight-through cables and crossover
cables.
Straight-through cable: The sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the RJ45
connectors at both ends are the same. It is used for connecting a terminal device
(e.g., PC and router) to a HUB or LAN Switch. The cables delivered with the router
are straight-through cables.
Crossover cable: The wire sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the RJ45
connectors at both ends are different. It is used for connecting two terminal
devices (e.g., PC and router).Users can make it as needed.
Note:
1) When preparing network cables, please use shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables so long they are
available for the sake of electromagnetic compatibility.
2) The interface cables in the standard configuration of RT-FIC-FE cards are straight-through cables.
8.4.5 Connect Interface Cable
Step 1: If the Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable, plug one end of the cable into
an Ethernet port on the RT-FIC-FE card, and another end to a HUB or LAN Switch.
Step 2: Power on the Router and check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-FE
panel. ON means that the link has been connected and OFF means that the link is not
connected. In the latter case, check the line.