CONNECTING THE SWITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the DSS-5+ to your Fast Ethernet network.
PC to Switch
A PC can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3,4, or5 UTP/STP straight-through cable. For 100Mbps operation Category 5 must be used. The PC (equipped with a RJ-45 10Mb Ethernet or 100Mb Fast Ethernet NIC) should be connected to any of the 5 ports (1x - 5x) for the DSS-5+.
The LED indicators for PC connection are dependent on the LAN card capabilities. If the LED indicators do not light after making a proper connection, check the PC LAN card, the cable, the Switch conditions and connections.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP straight cable. For 100Mbps operation a Category 5 cable must be used. The connection is accomplished from any port of the hub to any port of the Switch
Switch to Switch (other devices)
The Switch can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be used for 100Mbps operation. The connection can be done from any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps, 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch
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