Installation guide

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Installation
Connecting to Thin Coaxial Cable
Ethernet
Do the following steps to connect a thin Ethernet configuration.
1
According to the IEEE 802.3 rules, a thin Ethernet segment sup-
ports 30 connections over a distance of 185 meters (607 feet).
2
A T-connector is used to connect the thin Ethernet cable, as
shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Connecting to thin Ethernet
3
Connect other workstations together using thin coaxial cables
and T-connectors, as shown in Figure 2-2.
∆ Do not connect the thin cable to the BNC port or the
workstation BNC connector directly (that is, without
using a T-connector).
4
Connect the T-connector onto the BNC port and twist the T-con-
nector sleeve to lock the connection.
Terminator (grounded)
Terminator
T-connector
T-connector
Thin Ethernet segment
T-connector
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