Patton electronic 2173R user manual Connecting the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Interface

2.The Model 2173R is equipped with either an RJ-45 interface jack that can be used on the CopperLINK interface. These CopperLINK inter- faces are a two-wire interface. Observe the signal/pin relationships on the Model 2173R's CopperLINK interface jacks.

The RJ-45 connector on the Model 2173R's twisted pair interface is polarity insensitive and is wired for a two-wire interface. The signal/pin relationship is shown in Figure 3.

23 (no connection)

8 (no connection)

Figure 3. Model 2173R (RJ-45) twisted pair line interface.

3.2 CONNECTING THE 10/100BASE-T ETHERNET INTERFACE

The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for

external use and shall be rated for the proper applica-

tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem-

CAUTION perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability.

The shielded RJ-45 port labeled Ethernet is the Auto-MDIX10/100Base- T interface. This port is designed to connect directly to a 10/100Base-T network. Figure 4 shows the signal/pin relationships on this interface.

You may connect this port to a hub or PC using a straight through or crossover cable that is up to 328 ft long.

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