Cabletron Systems 2H33-37R, 2H23-50R manual FE100-TX Port Connection

Chapter 3: Installation

2.Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the RJ45 port on the module shown in Figure 3-9.

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RX LED TX LED RJ45

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Figure 3-9 FE100-TX Port Connection

3.Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until the RX LED is on:

a.Verify that the 100BASE-TX device at the other end of the twisted pair segment is powered up.

b.Verify that the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment has the proper pinouts.

c.Check the cable for continuity.

d.Make sure that the twisted pair connection meets the cable specifications outlined in Section 2.2.

e.Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position.

If a link is not established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.6 for details.

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