Installation guide

C HAPTER 3 | Installing the Switch
Ethernet Cabling
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ETHERNET CABLING
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure
that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T
operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your
network:
◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category
5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions.
◆ Electrical surge suppression.
◆ Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic
fields from data based network wiring.
◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields.
Figure 9: RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Connector