3. Connecting The Switch
This chapter describes how to connect the VH-2402-L3
to your Fast Ethernet network.
Switch to End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network
Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. The RJ-45 UTP
ports on NICs and most routers are MDI-II. When using
a normal straight-through cable, an MDI-II port must
connect to an MDI-X port.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-
pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable (be sure
to use Category 5 UTP or STP cabling for 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet connections). The end node should be
connected to any of the twenty-three ports (2x - 24x) of
the VH-2402-L3 or to either of the two 100BASE-TX
ports on the front-panel module that came preinstalled
on the switch. Port 1x can be used as an uplink port to
connect to another switch using either a crossed or a
straight-through cable. This port is switched between
MDI-X and MDI-II to accommodate either type of cable.
Figure 3-1. Switch connected to an End Node
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