Vigitron MaxiiNet Vi30018, Operational Manual

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Step 2: If the device is a network card and the switch 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 (see the section “Network Wiring
Connections”). 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:
Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub,
unless it is actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise,
back pressure jamming signals may degrade overall
performance for the segment attached to the hub.
Step 3: As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)
corresponding to each port will light yellow (100 Mbps) and (10 Mbps) to
indicate that the connection is valid. It will flash when activity if present.
Green if PoE is present.
3.3 Network Wiring
Connection
Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer
equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for
making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment are
as follows:
Step 1: Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on
the switch, and the other end to the patch panel.
Step 2: If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment
to the back of the patch panel where the punch-down block is
located, and the other end to a modular wall outlet.
Step 3: Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.