Connecting Devices to the iNS
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Ethernet LAN
The iNS is connected to your LAN using an Ethernet port. The Ethernet port on the iNS is a
standard 10/100 Base-TX RJ-45 jack. It can be connected to an Ethernet hub/switch via a
standard, straight-through Ethernet cable.
iNS
Remote iNS
Remote Server
iNS
Router
Router
Server or
Workstation
Server or
Workstation
Internet/
Private Net
Devices
Devices
Figure 2-7: Network Topology Example
The switch versions of the iNS have four 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet ports. These ports are all
interchangeable. Any port can be used to either connect to a hub/switch or to a network
device (auto MDI/MDIX).
