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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CNGE2FE8MSPOE+
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The CNGE2FE8MSPOE+ switch has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the
switches use CAT 3, 4, 5, 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers,
switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Type Max. Length Connector
10BASE-T CAT3, CAT4, CAT5 100Ω UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX CAT5 100Ω UTP UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
1000BASE-TX CAT5/CAT5-e 100Ω UTP UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
Cable Types and Specifications
100BASE-T(X) Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-T(X) cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 are used
for receiving data.
Pin Number Assignment
1 PoE Power input +
2 PoE Power input +
3 PoE Power input –
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 PoE Power input –
7 Not used
8 Not used
10/100 PSE BASE-T(X) RJ-45 Pin Assignments