Installation of 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 to connect the switch
2. Category 3,4,5 or 5e UTP/STP cable:
To make a valid connection and obtain
the optimal performance. Appropriate
cables corresponding to different
transmitting/receiving speed is required.
Please refer to the following table for
information:
Media
Speed
Wiring
10 Mbps
Category3,4,5
UTP/STP
10/100 Mbps
ports
100 Mbps
Category 5
UTP/STP
Ports that
support PoE
(Port 1~Port4)
10/100 Mbps Category5,5e
UTP/STP or
above.
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