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10/100BaseT Tap
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Cabling Guidelines
•. If.connecting.to.Switches.or.Hubs,.use.CAT5.RJ45.cross-over.cabling .
•. If.connecting.to.Routers.or.NICs,.use.CAT5.RJ45.straight-through..
cabling .
Connecting to the Network
.
1 ...Connect.Network.Port.A.to.the.appropriate.switch,.server.or.router.using.a.
CAT5e.cable ..
2 ...Connect.Network.Port.B.to.the.appropriate.switch,.server.or.router.using.a.
CAT5e.cable ..
Figure 5:
Connecting to the Network
3 .. Verify.that.the.Tap.Network.Ports.are.cabled.in-line.between.two.devices .
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Network Monitor
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10/100 Ethernet Tap 10/100 Ethernet Tap
A A B B
To network switch or router To network switch or router