8 Section 2: Wiring Recommendations
Application Guide
2.3 Network Wiring
To take advantage of the many features available in your I-Tech amplifi er via the
IQ Network, you can establish a simple network connection between a PC and your I-
Tech amplifi er. Standard 100Mb Ethernet hardware and network protocol apply. Figure
2.7 shows a connection between a PC and a single I-Tech amplifi er using a crossover
network cable. Figure 2.8 shows a simple IQ Network between a single PC and three
I-Tech amplifi ers.
Figure 2.7
Connecting to a single
I-Tech Amplifi er
Figure 2.8
Three I-Tech Amplifi ers
in a Simple IQ Network
Fast Ethernet networks including IQ Networks require Cat. 5 grade or higher network
cabling. For best results, the use of preassembled Cat. 5 cables is recommended.
When assembling your own network cables, it is good practice to follow the EIA/TIA
568B protocol for RJ-45 cable. This protocol assigns wire colors as follows:
Extra care must be taken when attaching RJ-45 connectors to cable. Make sure you
use the appropriate crimping tool and verify that the connector is properly seated into
the tool, or damage will result.
Figure 2.9
EIA/TIA 568B
Color Code
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