RES-P3242GCL SERIES User’s Manual
3
C
ables
3.1 Ethernet Cables
RES-P3242GCL SERIES switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link
type, these 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-T
Cat.5/Cat.5e 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
3.1.1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
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