Hardware Installation Manual 42 Document #: LTRT-10764
Mediant 500 MSBR
5.3 Connecting to LAN
The device provides up to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) 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: Straight-through Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Table 5-4: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for GbE
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 a straight-through RJ-45 Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to the RJ-45 port
labeled S1 / LAN GE.
Figure 5-8: Cabling the LAN Ports
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet network.
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