SMC Networks 6709L2, Installation Manual

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M
AKING
N
ETWORK
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ONNECTIONS
4-2
Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation,
so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to
any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
connector.
Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections
2. If the device is a network card and the TigerSwitch is in the wiring
closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall
outlet that is connected to the wiring closet. Otherwise, attach the
other end to an available port on the switch.
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft)
in length.
Note:
When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub
with multiple workstations), switch ports must be set to
half-duplex mode and back pressure flow control disabled.
3. As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the TigerSwitch)
corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is
valid.