Connecting to the Network

Connecting to

To connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network:

the Network

1

Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered on.

 

 

2

Connect network devices to the switch, follow-

 

 

ing the cable guidelines outlined below.

 

3

Power on the IntraSwitch.

 

 

After the IntraSwitch is connected to the net-

 

 

work and is powered on, it can be configured

 

 

for management capabilities (see “Setting up for

 

 

Management” on page 2-10).

10Base-T Ports

 

 

Table 2-2 10Base-T Cable Guidelines

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting To

 

Cable Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Station

 

Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

 

 

 

 

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 3,4 or 5, UTP straight-throughcable

 

Uplink port

 

(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10/100TX Port

Table 2-3 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines

Connecting To

Cable Required

 

 

Network Station

Repeater/Hub

Repeater/Hub’s

Uplink port

Category 5 UTP straight-throughcable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Category 5, UTP cross-overcable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Category 5, UTP straight-throughcable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

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5324 specifications

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