C
ABLES
B-2
Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific 
orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet 
RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same 
orientation when attaching the wires to the pins.
Figure B-1.  RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Numbers
RJ-45 Port Connection
Use the straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cable provided in the package to 
connect the Router to your PC. When connecting to other network devices 
such as an Ethernet switch, use the cable type shown in the following 
table.
Attached Device Port Type Connecting Cable Type
MDI-X Straight-through
MDI Crossover