Hardware Installation Manual 48 Document #: LTRT-10236
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.3 Connecting to LAN
The device provides up to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) LAN RJ-45, ports and
eight RJ-45 10/100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) LAN ports for connection to the LAN (e.g.,
computers, switches, and IP phones). These ports support half- and full-duplex modes,
auto-negotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection.
Cable specification:
Cable: Category 5e or Category 6 shielded twisted pair (STP) straight-through
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Table 5-6: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for GbE/FE
Pin Signal Name
1
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
2
3
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
6
4
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
5
7
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
8
Shield Chassis ground
To connect the device to the LAN:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port labeled GE (for Gigabit
Ethernet ports) and/or FE (for Fast Ethernet ports).
Figure 5-19: Cabling LAN Ports – Mediant 800B MSBR