Installing Network Cables
1. Crossover or straight-through cable: All the ports on the switch support
Auto-MDI/MDI-X functionality. Both straight-through or crossover cables can be
used as the media to connect the switch with PCs as well as other devices like
switches, hubs or router.
2. Category 3, 4, 5 or 5e, 6 UTP/STP cable: To make a valid connection and obtain
the optimal performance. An appropriate cable that corresponds to different
transmitting/receiving speed is required. To choose a suitable cable, please refer
to the following table.
Media Speed Wiring
10 Mbps Category 3,4,5 UTP/STP
100 Mbps Category 5 UTP/STP
10/100/1000
Mbps
copper
1000 Mbps Category 5e,6 UTP/STP
1000 Mbps
Fiber
(mini-GBIC
required)
1000 Mbps The cable type differs from the mini-GBIC you
choose. Please refer to the instruction came with
your mini-GBIC.
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