Asante Technologies 5308F user manual Connecting to the Network, Connecting To Cable Required

Connecting to the Network

10Base-FL Ports

Connecting to the Network

To connect the IntraSwitch 5308FL to an Ethernet network:

1	Make sure the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power is
	off.
2	Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch
	5308FL, following the cable guidelines outlined
	in the tables below.
3	Power on the IntraSwitch 5308FL.
	After the IntraSwitch 5308FL is connected to
	the network and is powered on, it can be config-
	ured for management capabilities (see “Setting
	up for Management” on page 2-12).
		Table 2-2 10Base-FL Cable Guidelines
Connecting To			Cable Required
All Network			Dual 62.5/1265 micron graded-index multimode
Devices			fiber-optic cable with a dual ST connector.

10/100TX Port

Table 2-3 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines

Connecting To	Cable Required
Network Station	Category 5 UTP straight-throughcable (100
	meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub	Category 5, UTP cross-overcable (100 meters
	maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub’s	Category 5, UTP straight-throughcable (100
Uplink port	meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

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