5
Cable Requirements
When installing the
Ethernet Switch
, you will need to use the following
type of cables :
Use 8-wire straight-through UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
cables which have RJ-45 plugs
Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP cable for 10Base-T connections
Tested Category 5 UTP cable for 100Base-TX connections
Connecting Computers to the Ethernet Switch
After placing the
Ethernet Switch
to your desired location, you can now start
to setup your network. The first thing you can do is to start connecting
computers. You can connect
servers and workstations
to the Ethernet
Switch.
As you follow through the installation procedure in this section, please
take a close look on the connectivity rules indicated. Make sure you
follow them to setup your network properly.
1.
Connect each server or workstation to any of the
Normal ports
on
the Ethernet Switch. (See Figure 2-5.)
Figure 2-5. Connecting Computers to the Hub
