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Installing Network Cables
1.
Crossover or straight-through cable
: All the ports on the switch support
auto-MDI/MDI-X functionality. Both straight-through or crossover cables can be
used as the media to connect the switch with PCs as well as other devices like
switches, hubs or router.
2.
Category 3,4,5 or 5eUTP/STP cable
: To make a valid connection and obtain the
optimal performance. An appropriate cable that corresponds to different
transmitting/receiving speed is required. To choose a suitable cable, please refer
to the following table.
Media
Speed
Wiring
10Mbps
Category 3,4,5 UTP/STP
100Mbps
Category 5 UTP/STP
10/100/1000Mbps
copper
1000Mbps
Category 5,5e UTP/STP
1000Mbps Fiber
(Mini GBIC required)
1000Mbps
The cable type differs from the
mini-GBIC you choose. Please refer to
the instruction came with your
mini-GBIC.
Network Application
