KTI Networks KS-115FM-V Making UTP Connections, TP Port Configuration, Speed Cables used Distance

2.7 Making UTP Connections

TP Port Configuration

Use management function to set the required TP port configuration. It is recommended to set the highest ability for the TP ports as follows:

Auto-negotiation = enabled

Speed = 100M

Duplex = Full

This is appropriate to support connection to almost every Ethernet de- vices including those which are not auto-negotiation capable.

Cables

Depending on the connection speed, use the appropriate UTP cables for the connections as follows:

Speed	Cables used	Distance
100M	Cat. 5, 5e, or higher grade	100 meters
10M	Cat. 3, 4, 5, 5e, or higher grade	100 meters

Auto-MDI-X Function

An Auto-MDI-X function will automatically detect if a crossover is re- quired and make the swap of Tx pair and Rx pair internally. With this function, straight-through cable can be used for any connection. MDI to MDI-X connection rule is not necessary anymore. In the switches, all TP ports are equipped with this function. You can use just straight-through type of cables for all your connections.

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