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Important:
If the power does not come on, check the next section to ensure you are using the correct
cabling.
2.6 Connecting to the Network
The switch may be connected to an Ethernet network with the unit powered on or off.
Use the following
procedure to make your network connections:
1. Connect your network devices to the IntraCore 3524, following the cable guidelines outlined below.
2. After the unit is connected to the network, it can be configured for management capabilities (see
the following chapters for information on configuration).
2.6.1 10/100BaseT Ports Cabling Procedures
The 24 10/100 ports on the IntraCore 3524 allow for the connection of 10BaseT or 100BaseTX network
devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.
Important:
The IntraCore 3524 must be located within 100 meters of its attached 10BaseT or 100BaseTX
devices.
Use the following guidelines to determine the cabling requirements for your network devices:
•
Connecting to Network Station: Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-
Pair) straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors
•
Connecting to Repeater/Hub/Switch’s Uplink port: Category 5, UTP
straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors
Note
: There is no uplink port on this switch. All 10/100 ports on this switch are
auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X. This advanced feature means that the 10/100 ports will
automatically determine whether the device at the other end of the link is a hub, switch or workstation, and
adjust its signals accordingly.
Although 10/100BaseT requires only pins 1, 2, 3 and 6, Asanté strongly recommends cables with all 8 wires
connected as shown in Table 2-1 below.
1000BaseT requires that all four pairs (8 wires) be connected correctly, using Category 5 or better
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable (to a distance of 100 meters). Table 2-1 shows the correct pairing of all
eight wires.
Pin Number
Pair Number & Wire Colors
1
2 White/Orange
2
2 Orange/White
3
3 White/ Green
4
1 Blue/White
5
1 White/Blue
6
3 Green/White
7
4 White/Brown
8
4 Brown/White
Table 2-2 Pin Numbers and Wire Colors