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5-2. UTP Cable / RJ-45 Jack Definition
Straight through twisted pair cable is typically used to connect a hub to a server or
workstation. In a straight through connection, Pin 1 at the server, Pin 2 at the hub connects
to Pin 2 at the server, and so on. Figure A-1 shows the locations of pins on a standard RJ-45
plug on a twisted-pair cable.
Table A-1 shows the wiring in a straight-through twisted-pair cable (Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not
used).
Twisted Pair
Number
Pin Number
Signal
Description
To Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
1
2
TD+
TD–
Æ
1
2
TD+
TD–
2
3
6
RD+
RD–
Æ
3
6
RD+
RD–
Table A-1
Figure A-1
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5-3. Connecting 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network
To connect the adapter to 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network, you need a twisted-pair
Category 5 cable with RJ-45 modular jacks at both ends. This cable can have a maximum
length of 300 feet (100 meters).
5-4. Remote BOOT ROM function
This function is available with the BIOS programming for indicated operation system. The
remote boot function allows the computer to boot up over the network, instead of using the
local operating system device. This enables the system to be a diskless workstation
environment.