
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
10/100 Mbps
ports
10 Mbps
Category3,4,5
UTP/STP
100 Mbps
Category 5
UTP/STP
Ports that
support PoE
(Port 1~Port8)
10/100 Mbps Category5,5e
UTP/STP or
above.