SMC Networks EtherPower II 10/100, User Manual

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Connecting a UTP Cable
Five EtherPower II 10/100 network card models have an RJ-45
connector that supports a UTP connection to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet device (Figure 2-1 shows the RJ-45 connector on the
SMC9432BTX). This connection can be made directly to the
device, or indirectly via a wall outlet that has the proper wiring for
an RJ-45 connector. Refer to Appendix B for RJ-45 pin
assignments.
1. Attach the male RJ-45 connector on one end of a UTP cable to
the network card’s RJ-45 port.
Figure 2-1. RJ-45 Connector Port
2. Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable
directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device.
OR
Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable
to a wall outlet with an RJ-45 connector properly wired for
10BASE-T Ethernet or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. Wiring from
the wall outlet connection is usually routed to a hub or switch
through a punch-down block located in a wiring closet.