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Installing Ethernet Networks
5-1 Selecting the Network Devices ..................................................................... 5-2
5-1-1 Recommended Network Devices
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5-1-2 Ethernet Switch Types..................................................................................... 5-3
5-1-3 Ethernet Switch Functions............................................................................... 5-3
5-1-4 Precautions for Ethernet Switch Selection ...................................................... 5-4
5-2 Network Installation .......................................................................................5-7
5-2-1 Basic Installation Precautions ......................................................................... 5-7
5-2-2 Recommended Network Devices .................................................................... 5-7
5-2-3 Precautions When Laying Twisted-pair Cable................................................. 5-7
5-2-4 Precautions When Installing and Connecting Ethernet Switches...................5-11
5-3 Connecting to the Network.......................................................................... 5-13
5-3-1 Ethernet Connectors ..................................................................................... 5-13
5-3-2 Connecting the Cable.................................................................................... 5-13
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NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit User's Manual (W627)
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