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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CWGE28FX4TX24MS
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The CWGE28FX4TX24MS series switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link
type, the switches 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, 4, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignement
With 100BASE-TX/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.