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AGENT-2 S41DLine - User Manual
AG2-S41D/MU-EE
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4.3 Connecting to the Network
4.3.1 Cables Type & Lengths
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to
your network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements.
Speed
Connector
Port Speed
Half/Full
Duplex
Cable
Max.
Distance
10Base-T
RJ-45
10/20 Mbps
2-pair UTP/STP Cat.
3, 4, 5
100 m
100Base-TX
RJ-45
100/200 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat.
5
100 m
1000Base-T
RJ-45
2000 Mbps
4-pair UTP/STP Cat.
5
100 m
100Base-FX
ST, SC
200 Mbps
MMF (50 or 62.5 m)
2 km
100Base-FX
ST, SC
200 Mbps
SMF (9 or 10 m)
15, 40, or 75 km
100Base-BX
SC
200 Mbps
SMF (9 or 10 m)
20 or 40 km
1000Base-SX SC
2000 Mbps
MMF (50 or 62.5 m)
550 m
1000Base-LX SC
2000 Mbps
SMF (9 or 10 m)
10, 20, or 60 km
1000Base-BX SC
2000 Mbps
SMF (9 or 10 m)
20 km
4.3.2 Cabling
Step 1: First, make sure that the power of the switch and end devices are
turned off.
<Note> Always check that the power is off before initiating the installation.
Step 2: Prepare the cables with their corresponding connectors for each type of
port to be used.
Step 3: Consult the Cable Specifications Table on previous page for cabling
requirements based on connectors and speeds.
Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a
desired device.
