(Revised 2015-09-22)
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In the event all Cat5e patch cable distances are small (i.e. All Ethernet devices are located the same local
cabinet and/or referenced to the same earth ground), it is permissible to use fully shielded cables terminated to
chassis ground at both ends in systems void of low level analog signals.
RJ45 CONNECTOR CRIMP
SPECIFICATIONS
Please reference the illustration for your
Cat5 cable specifications.
CONNECTING THE UNIT
For FX/FXE units, remove the dust cap from the fiber optic connectors and connect the fiber optic cables.
The TX port (located on the bottom connector) on the FX/FXE models should be connected to the RX port of the far
end station. The RX port (located on the top connector) on the FX/FXE versions should be connected to the TX port
of the far end station.
For 10Base-T ports, plug a Category 3 (or greater) twisted pair cable into the RJ45 connector. For
100Base-T ports, plug a Category 5 (or greater) twisted pair cable into the RJ45 connector. Connect the
other end to the far end station. Verify that the LNK LED’s are ON once the connection has been
completed. To connect any other port to another Switch or Repeater, use a standard Cat5 straight through or
crossover cable.
Warning:
Creating a port to port connection on the same switch (i.e. loop) is an illegal operation and will
create a broadcast storm which will crash the network!
