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1-13 Connecting network cable to the Fiery
Ethernet connection
For connecting to Ethernet, the Fiery supports Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling, defined as Category 5 for use with 100BaseT; or as Category 3, Category 4, or
Category 5 for use with 10BaseT. The cable uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector that plugs
into the RJ-45 socket on the Fiery.
NOTE: The 100BaseT type supported by the Fiery is 100BaseTX, also known as Fast
Ethernet. If an Ethernet hub is used, it must be a 100BaseTX hub. The term
“100BaseT” is used to refer to 100BaseTX.
TO CONNECT TO THE ETHERNET BOARD:
• Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the Fiery.
A Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable network cable must be used for 100BaseT.
Token Ring connection
For connecting to Token Ring, the Fiery supports Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling with an RJ-45 connector, and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) with a DB-9
connector.
If the Token Ring option is installed, you can enable both Ethernet and Token Ring
simultaneously. Attach a cable to one of the Token Ring connectors, and attach a
second cable to one of the Ethernet connectors. For more information, see
Appendix A, “Token Ring Network Option.”
TO CONNECT TO THE TOKEN RING BOARD:
• Connect the network cable to the proper connector on the back of the Fiery.