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Connecting Devices
Connecting Devices
Sample Network Configuration
This chapter explains how to physically connect your network devices to the switch.
•”Sample Network Configuration,” on page 5
•”Maximum Cabling Distances,” on page 5
•”Before You Install the Switch... ,” on page 6
•”Placement Options,” on page 6
•”Connecting the Cables,” on page 8
Sample Network Configuration
For an example of a possible network configuration, see the application diagrams shown below.
Maximum Cabling Distances
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
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Switch | Switch or Hub* | 100 meters (328 feet) |
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Hub | Hub | 5 meters (16.4 feet) |
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Switch or Hub | Computer | 100 meters (328 feet) |
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*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
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