D-Link DES-1048G Unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet Switch
SECTION 3
Connecting The Switch
Switch To End Node
Switch To Hub or Switch
Connecting To Network Backbone or Server
NOTE:
All 48 high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can support both MDI-II
and MDI-X connections.
Switch To End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface
Card (NIC) and most routers.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end node
should be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.
Figure 3-1. Switch connected to an end node
The
Link/Act
LEDs
for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The LED over the port label indicates
port speed of either 10 or 100 Mbps. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port.
Switch to Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable
A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4 or 5
UTP/STP cable.
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A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 5 UTP/STP
cable.
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