KTI Networks KF-16MS manual UTP Cables, Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP

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UTP Cables

For connecting to an 10BASE-T Ethernet device, a 2-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable can be used. For connecting to a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet device, only 2-pair Category 5 UTP cable can be used.

Connected Device10BASE-T devices 100BASE-TX devices

UTP Cable Used Category 3, 4 or 5 Category 5 only

With different wiring, two types of the UTP cables are defined as fol- lows:

Figure 3-2 Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP

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Contents KF-16M, KF-16MS Port Dual-speed Ethernet / Fast Ethernet HubUnited States DOC.980302-KF16M/16MS-NK P/N Trademarks Making Network Connections Table of Contents IntroductionInstalling the Dual-speed Hub LED IndicatorsFigures Dual-Speed Ethernet / Fast Ethernet Hub Units IntroductionFeatures Dual-speed Hub Design Dual-speed Hub TechnologyDual-speed Hub with Built-in 10/100 Switch Specifications Desktop Mounting Installing the Dual-speed HubPacking List Mounting the HubRack Mounting Install Rack Mount BracketsComponents on the Front and Rear Panel Front Panel and Rear PanelAC Power Socket 1X 16X RJ-45 ConnectorsAC Power Switch Cascading Two Hubs Cascading Multiple HubsCascading Four Hubs in One Stack Making Network Connections RJ-45 ConnectorsDual-speed Twisted-pair Ports Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP UTP CablesConnecting to Computers Connecting to 10BASE-T Hubs Connecting to a ComputerSwitch Connected UTP cable used Maximum length Connecting to a 100BASE-TX HubHub Stack Connection Connecting Two Hub StacksLED Panel LED IndicatorsInterpretation 10M Link The port has a good link to a 10M Ethernet device