SMC Networks 6724AL2, Installation Manual

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Connecting Network Devices
The TigerSwitch 10/100 may be connected to 10 or 100 Mbps network
cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also
be connected to remote devices using the optional fiber optic modules.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires a shielded or unshielded twisted-pair (STP or UTP)
cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 1000BASE-T Category 5,
5e, or 6 cable is required, for 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 or
better cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3 or better cable can be
used.
Cabling Guidelines
A twisted-pair connection between two ports must have a crossover of the
transmit and receive wires to be able to function. This crossover can be
implemented in either of the ports, or in the cable connecting them.
Network card ports in PCs and servers do not contain an internal wiring
crossover, these are known as straight-through (MDI) ports. Therefore,
most switch and hub ports implement a built-in crossover - known as fixed
crossover (MDI-X) ports - so that they can be connected to PCs and
servers using standard straight-through cable. Some switches and hubs also