LevelOne GSW-2476 Switch User Manual


 
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Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switches into a network,
make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria
against the current installation of your network:
Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T,
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for
1000BASE-T.
Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
Electrical surge suppression
Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and
electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring
Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Connector