User guide

Understanding Canopy Networks March 2005
Through Software Release 6.1
Issue 1 Page 45 of 425
Canopy System User Guide
Cables
Canopy modules that are currently or recently sold can auto-sense whether the Ethernet
cable is wired as straight-through or crossover. Some modules that were sold earlier
cannot. The MAC address, visible on the module, distinguishes whether the module can.
See Table 37 on Page 136. All CMMmicros can auto-sense the cable scheme.
Where a non auto-sensing module is deployed
◦ a straight-through cable must be used for connection to a network interface card
(NIC).
◦ a crossover cable must be used for connection to a hub, switch, or router.
Canopy-recommended Ethernet and sync cables can be ordered in lengths up to 328 ft
(100 m) from Best-Tronics Manufacturing, Inc. at
http://www.best-tronics.com/motorola.htm
. These cables are listed in Table 7 and
Table 8.
Table 7: Recommended outdoor UTP Category 5E cables
Part # Description
BT-0562 RJ-45 TO RJ-45; straight-through Ethernet cable
BT-0562S RJ-45 TO RJ-45; shielded straight-through Ethernet cable
BT-0565 RJ-45 TO RJ-45; crossover Ethernet cable
BT-0565S RJ-45 TO RJ-45; shielded crossover Ethernet cable
BT-0563 RJ-11 TO RJ-11; sync cable
BT-0563S RJ-11 TO RJ-11; shielded sync cable
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NOTE:
Shielded cable is strongly recommended for all AP cluster and BH
installations.
Table 8: Recommended indoor UTP Category 5E cables
Part # Description
BT-0596 RJ-45 TO RJ-45; straight-through Ethernet cable
BT-0595 RJ-45 TO RJ-45; crossover Ethernet cable