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Connecting
to the
Network
To connect the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network:
1
Make sure the IntraSwitch 5212 is powered off.
2
Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch
5212, following the cable guidelines outlined
below.
3
Power on the IntraSwitch 5212.
After the IntraSwitch 5212 is connected to the
network and is powered on, it can be config-
ured for management capabilities (see "Setting
up for Management" on page 2-12). For cabling
examples, see Figure 2-7.
10Base-T Ports Table 2-2 10Base-T Cable Guidelines
10/100TX Port Table 2-3 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
straight-through cable (100 meters maximum)
with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port
Category 3,4 or 5, UTP straight-through cable
(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 5 UTP straight-through cable (100
meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port
Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100
meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
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