Kingston Technology KNS1600 manual Using a Straight-Through Cable, Using a Crossover Cable

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The following diagrams show the relationship between cable type and which UTP port connector to use. To verify the pin wiring of your UTP cable, see “Appendix A Pin Assignments.”

Using a Straight-Through Cable

Use the port

labeled when connecting to a network card or other MDI device.

Use the port

labeled when connecting to a hub or other MDI- X device.

Using a Crossover Cable

Use the port

labeled when connecting to a network card or other MDI device.

Use the port

labeled when connecting to a hub or other MDI- X device.

Notes on MDI and MDI-X

MDI (Media Dependent Interface) is the standard that defines the mechanical and electrical configuration of a UTP port. For any two devices to communicate with each other on the network, the transmitter of one device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. This can be achieved by using a crossover cable, or by using the MDI-X port, which implements the crossover internally.

Ports 1 through 15, like all normal hub ports, are configured as MDI-X. Port 16 supports both MDI and MDI-X configurations. All NICs (Network Interface Cards) and Router ports are usually by default configured MDI.

Note: Do not use both ports labeled port 16, only one connection can be used.

Port 16

 

Port

 

For connection to

 

For connection to a NIC

 

 

Config

 

another hub (MDI-X)

 

or router (MDI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MDI-X

 

Use cross-over cable

 

Use straight-through cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MDI

 

Use straight-through cable

 

Use cross-over cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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KNS1600/R User’s Guide - Rev. A00

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Contents Fast Etherx 10/100BASE-TX Part No -001.A00 User’s GuideWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Important Safety InstructionsTable Of Contents Appendix a Introduction Package Contents Special FeaturesFull-Duplex Switching FunctionStore-and-Forward Switching Auto-NegotiationLINK/ACT LED for both 10 and 100Mbps Power LEDFront Panel 100BASE-TX 100TX LEDUTP Ports Full Duplex and Collision LEDUsing a Crossover Cable Using a Straight-Through CableFuse Power SwitchAC Power Connector Rear PanelAppendices UTP Port Pin Assignments Appendix a Pin AssignmentsUTP Cable Type UTP Cable WiringAppendix B Cabling Guidelines T568A UTP Cable Wiring StandardsTerms You Should Be Familiar With UTP Cable Rating CodesFast EtheRx Model KNS1600R Appendix C SpecificationsPhysical What is a switch and what does it do? Appendix D Frequently Asked QuestionsCategory 5 Compliance vs. Category 5 Performance? Brackets for Rack Mounting Appendix E Mounting TemplatesRubber Feet for Desktops Duration of Warranty Limited Warranty StatementDisclaimers Warranty Claim RequirementsFree Technical Support Tick Certification C. CertificationCE Notice
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