Access Navigator User Manual

Access Navigator - Release 1.8 August 2003 6-23
Electrical Installation
Make Ethernet Cable (Optional)
crossover cable can be used to directly connect the Access Navigator to a laptop computer
with Ethernet port and Telnet software.
Figure 6-11. Ethernet Cable Construction
To make a straight Ethernet cable, perform the following steps (see Figure 6-11).
• Follow standard practices for Ethernet connections.
• Use RJ45 connectors.
• Use cable rated for Category 3 (CAT3) or better.
• Use straight cable wiring, with identical pin connections on both plug ends.
• Use twisted pair wires for receive pair and transmit pair.
• Use continuity tester to verify pin connections.
Ethernet Jack
(Front View)
Twisted
Pair
Twisted
Pair
Ethernet Plug
(Wire Side)
Pins
Pin 1
1
2
3
6
RJ45
PINS
4
5
7
8
MDI PORT
SIGNALS
T+
T–
R+
R–
Note: Ethernet cable usually
has four wire pairs.
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RJ45 Plug
Not Used
Not Used