iES12G User’s Manual
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4.1
Ethernet Cables
The iES12G switch has standard Ethernet ports and can use CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to other
network devices (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, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm
UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
4.1.1
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 Base-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used
