KTI Networks 10BASE-T manual Connecting to Computers, Connecting to Network Switch Ports

Connecting to Computers

The RJ-45 connectors labeled 1X to 8X can be used for connecting to the network adapter installed in a computer. The network adapter can be a 10BASE-T adapter, a 100BASE-TX adapter, or a 10/100 dual-speed NWay adapter. The following table lists the cables used for connecting to different network adapters:

Adapter connected	UTP cable used	Maximum length
10BASE-T adapter	Category 3, 4 or 5	100 meters
100BASE-TX adapter	Category 5	100 meters
10/100 NWay adapter	Category 5	100 meters

The link from the hub to a 10/100 NWay adapter card is established as a 100M connection.

Connecting to Network Switch Ports

The hub can support connections to Ethernet switches or Fast Ethernet switches. Make sure the MDI-X to MDI-I connection rule is followed when using straight-through UTP cable. The fol- lowing table lists the cable and the cable length allowed for the connections to different switch devices:

Switch connected	UTP cable used	Maximum length
10BASE-T switch port	Category 3, 4 or 5	100 meters
100BASE-TX switch port	Category 5	100 meters
10/100 NWay switch port	Category 5	100 meters

The link between the hub and a 10/100 NWay switch port is estab- lished as a 100M connection.

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