CONNECTING THE SWITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the DSS-5+ to your Fast Ethernet network.
PC to Switch
A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two -pair Category 3,4, or5 UTP/STP straight -through cable. For 100Mbps operation Category 5 must be used. The PC (equipped with a RJ-45 10Mb Ethernet or 100Mb Fast Ethernet NIC) should be connected to any of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the DSS-5+.
The LED indicators for PC connection are dependent on the LAN card capabilities. If the LED indicators do not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions and connections.
The following are possible DSS -5+ LED read outs for a PC to Switch connection:
1.The “100LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT” LED indicator lights green for a good link at 100Mbps or lights amber for a good link at 10Mbps.
2.The “Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator shows whether the NIC is connected at full-duplex or half- duplex. Usually a NIC can be set to either duplex mode under Properties in the Network Properties Control Panel window.
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