2. Installation of the Switch
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The location you choose to install your switch and the way you configure your network
may greatly affect its performance. Please see the previous section for “installation
site” preparation.
Do not place more than 1.5kg (6.6lbs) of weight on the top of the switch.
Leave at least 10cm of space around the switch to allow proper heating dissipation.
2.6 Cabling Requirements
For 100BASE-TX ports
The 8 RJ-45 ports require Cat. 5 twisted-pair UTP/STP cable for connection. When
configuring within the 10/100 BASE-T cabling architecture, the cable distance should be
within 100m.
The following table summarizes the cable requirement for 10/100BASE-TX connection:
10BASE-T
100 ohm Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP
cable
100BASE-TX
100 ohm Category 5 UTP/STP cable
