Installation Guide for the Model SW108 Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Ports
The Model SW108 switch is equipped with eight 10 Mbps Ethernet ports that support one cable connection, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. An eight-pin RJ-45 plug is used for connection to these ports.
Each port uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-2. The LEDs, as described in Table 2-1, indicate that the connection to the port is valid and that the port is operating in full-duplex mode.
For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 plug, refer to Chapter B, “Connector Pin Assignments.”
1 2
735EA
Key:
1 = Link LED
2 = FDX LED
Figure 2-2. The vista RJ-45 connector with built-in LEDs
Normal/Uplink Push Button
As illustrated in Figure 2-1, port 8 on the switch is equipped with a Normal/Uplink push button that allows you to select normal (MDI-X) wiring or uplink (MDI) wiring. The port is configured for normal wiring when the push button is in the out position for connection to a PC. When the push button is pressed in, the port is configured for uplink wiring for connection to another switch or a hub using simple, straight-through wiring.