User's Manual

NSTALLING

THE

WITCH

3-2

Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network,

make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T or

100BASE-TX 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 and Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX.

• 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 3-1. RJ-45 Connections

RJ-45 Connector