D-Link DGS-1024D, DGS-1016D manual Section, Cable Quality

Section 3

Connecting the Switch

Switch to End Node

Switch to Hub or Switch

Connecting to a Server

NOTE: All Ethernet ports auto-detect MDI-II/MDI-X, port speed (10, 100, 1000Mbps) and duplex of the device connected to the Switch.

Cable Quality

For all connections to the Switch, use these rules to determine the

•For connections to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices, use Category 5 or 5e UTP/STP cable.

•For connections to 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices, use Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. All 1000BASE-T connections operate in full duplex mode.

NOTE: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Ethernet cabling is adequate for most small office environments. More expensive STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) can also be used, but is generally only needed where there will be risk of strong Electromagnetic of Radio Frequency Interference.

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