SMC Networks SMCBGLLCX1 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain, Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance

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CONNECTIVITY RULES

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain

Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance

Type	Cable Type	Max. Cable Length

100BASE-TX	Category 5 100-ohm UTP or STP	100 m (328 ft.)

100BASE-FX	50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core	2 km (1.24 miles)
Multimode	multimode fiber (MMF)

100BASE-FX	9/125 micron core single-mode fiber	20 km (12.43 miles)
Single-Mode	(SMF)

SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II Repeaters

Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be:

•up to 3 link segments

•up to 2 Class II repeaters (hubs)

SMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters

Between any two PCs or other stations in the same 100BASE-TX collision domain, there may be:

•up to 2 link segments and

•up to 1 Class I repeater (hub)

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Contents TigerSwitch 10/100 Page TigerSwitch 10/100 Installation Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Iii CompliancesFCC Class a EC Conformance Declaration Class aCompliances Industry Canada Class a Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany ViiViii Contents Making Network Connections Installing the SwitchContents Xii Overview Chapter About Tigerswitch 10/100Management Options Switch ArchitectureSwitching Method VLANs Spanning Tree ProtocolTraffic Priority Multicast Switching1000BASE-T/SFP Ports Description of Hardware10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Port and System LEDs Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs Power Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power UnitConnectivity Features and BenefitsPerformance Management About the Tigerswitch 10/100 Chapter Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingCollapsed Backbone Sample ApplicationsCentral Wiring Closet Central Wiring Closet Remote Connections with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Connectivity RulesSMC 2-1 Rule for Class I Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainMaximum Fast Ethernet Cable Distance SMC 3-2 Rule for Class II RepeatersSMC 5-4-3 Rule Maximum Network Diameter Using RepeatersMbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum Ethernet Cable DistanceApplication Notes Network Planning Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Equipment ChecklistPackage Contents Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingPower Receptacle Connecting to a Power SourceCabling Guidelines Connecting Network DevicesChapter Making Network Connections Twisted-Pair DevicesMaking Twisted-Pair Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesWiring Closet Connections Wiring Closet ConnectionsMaking Network Connections Power and Cooling Problems Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators In-Band Access InstallationAppendix B Cables SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin NumbersRJ-45 Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port Pin AssignmentsDB-9 Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C SpecificationsHumidity TemperaturePower Supply Power ConsumptionSwitch Features Standards Management FeaturesCE Mark Emissions WarrantySafety CompliancesSpecifications Appendix D Ordering Information Ordering Information Auto-Negotiation GlossaryGlossary-1 1000BASE-TGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Virtual LAN Vlan Glossary-5Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Glossary-6 Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call