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8
CONNECTING THE SWITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the DSS-5+ to your
Fast Ethernet network.
PC to Switch
A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category
3,4, or5 UTP/STP straight-through cable. For 100Mbps
operation Category 5 must be used. The PC (equipped with
a RJ-45 10Mb Ethernet or 100Mb Fast Ethernet NIC) should
be connected to any of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the DSS-5+.
The LED indicators for PC connection are dependent on the
LAN card capabilities. If the LED indicators do not light
after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card,
the cable, the Switch conditions and connections.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch
via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP straight cable.
For 100Mbps operation a Category 5 cable must be used.
The connection is accomplished from any port of the hub to
any port of the Switch
Switch to Switch (other devices)
The Switch can be connected to another switch or other
devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5
UTP/STP straight or crossover cable. A Category 5 cable
must be used for 100Mbps operation. The connection can be
done from any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any
of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch