NETGEAR FS518T manual Patch Cables, Conclusions

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Patch Cables

When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation.

Conclusions

For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to

fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA- 568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Install Category 5e cable where possible, including patch panel cables. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist lengths. Bundling of cables must be properly installed in order to meet the requirements in ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A-3.

cabling guidelines

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Connector Pin Assignments TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables Benefits of Using Switching Technology IntroductionTypes of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Features Model FS518T switch has the following key featuresIntroduction Physical Description Front PanelVista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs 1000BASE-T UTP Ports Normal/Uplink Push ButtonAuto MDI/MDIX LEDs LED Descriptions Label Color Activity DescriptionRear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Rear PanelApplications Desktop Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop SwitchSegment Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment SwitchInstallation Checking Package ContentsPreparing the Site Installing a Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceInstalling the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Verifying Installation Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet SwitchTroubleshooting Troubleshooting InformationNetwork Adapter Cards ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Auto NegotiationAppendix a Technical Specifications General SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 ConnectorPin Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable GuidelinesCategory 5 Cable Specifications Category 5 CableTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Patch Panels and Cables Cabling LengthReturn Loss Near End Cross Talk NextPatch Cables ConclusionsNetwork Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal Ports NumbersWorld Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0