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5-Slot Ethernet Cradle
The 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle:
• Provides 5.0 VDC power for operating the device.
• Connects the device (up to five) to an Ethernet network.
• Simultaneously charges up to five TC56s.
Connect the 5-Slot Ethernet cradle to a power source.
Figure 2-11 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Setup
Daisy-chaining Ethernet Cradles
Daisy-chain up to ten 5-Slot Ethernet cradles to connect several cradles to an Ethernet network. Use either a
straight or crossover cable. Daisy-chaining should not be attempted when the main Ethernet connection to the first
cradle is 10 Mbps as throughput issues will almost certainly result.
To daisy-chain 5-Slot Ethernet cradles:
1. Connect power to each 5-Slot Ethernet cradle.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the switch and the other end to the to Primary Port of the first
cradle.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Secondary port of the first cradle.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Primary port of the next 5-Slot Ethernet cradle.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page
7-2.