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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The 2 media converters have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the
media converters use CAT 3, 4, 5, & 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs,
servers, switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Types and Specifications
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 5, 5e, 6 100Ω
UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5, 5e, 6 100Ω UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5, 5e, 6 100Ω UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
10/100/1000BASE-T(X) Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-T(X)/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used
Note: “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
