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Network Cables Installation
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 with PCs as well as other devices like switches,
hubs or router.
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. 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.
Port Operation
The auto-negotiation feature allows ports running at one
of the following operation modes:
Media
Speed
Duplex Mode
Full Duplex
10Mbps
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
100Mbps
Half Duplex
10/100/1000Mbps
(copper)
1000Mbps Full
Duplex
1000Mbps(Fiber)
(mini GBIC required)
1000Mbps Full
Duplex
