Connecting for Fast Ethernet 100Mbps | D-Link DFE-570TX guide

Connecting for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps)

Category 5 UTP cable is required for Fast Ethernet operation. The maximum cable run between the Server Card and the supporting switch is 100m. The cable must be straight (not a crossover cable), with a RJ-45 plug at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 jack of the Server Card and the other end into a port of the supporting switch.

Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet

Category 3, Category 4, and Category 5 UTP cable, as well as EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP cable, all qualify under Ethernet cabling rules. The maximum cable run between the Server Card and the supporting switch is 100 meters. The cable must be straight (not a crossover cable) with a RJ-45 connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 jack of the Server Card, and the other end into a port of the supporting switch.

Using a Crossover Cable

A crossover cable can be used to connect the Server Card directly to the workstations, without the use of a switch. In this configuration, it is recommended that the line speed be overridden by selecting either 10Mbps or 100Mbps in the driver configuration, rather than let the Server Card use auto-negotiation.