Specifications

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Cabling Considerations
This Appendix describes the pin-to-pin connections for cables used with the Mediatrix 4100.
RJ-45 Cable
The RJ-45 connector is commonly used for network cabling and for telephony applications. It is used to wire
both ends identically so the signals pass straight through.
RJ-45 cabling is also known as Twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE), Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) and 10/100
Base-T.
Figure 32: RJ-45 Cable
Straight Through Cable
A RJ-45 straight through cable is used to connect a computer to a network device. For example straight
through cables are the type of cables that connect a computer to a network hub, network switch, and network
routers.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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Table 131: RJ-45 Pinout Information
Pin # Function
Colour Coding
EIA/TIA 568A
EIA/TIA 568B
AT&T 258A
1 Transmit + White with green stripe White with orange stripe
2 Transmit - Green with white stripe or solid green Orange with white stripe or solid orange
3 Receive + White with orange stripe White with green stripe
4 N/A Blue with white stripe or solid blue Blue with white stripe or solid blue
5 N/A White with blue stripe White with blue stripe
6 Receive - Orange with white stripe or solid orange Green with white stripe or solid green
7 N/A White with brown stripe or solid brown White with brown stripe or solid brown
8 N/A Brown with white stripe or solid brown Brown with white stripe or solid brown