speed (10/100Mbps) and mode (Full/Half Duplex). If the attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto-sensing process is initiated to select the speed and set the duplex mode to half-duplex.

Switch-to-switch Connections

In making a switch interconnection, you could use any port to connect another switch with straight or crossover cable. As all the

ports support auto-uplink (MDI / MDI-X) function, using a straight cable to make a switch-to-switch connection is allowed.

Cable Selection

Refer to the following table

Network Speed

Cable Type

Max. Length

10Mbps

Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP

100 meters

100Mbps

Cat. 5 UTP/STP

100 meters

Note: To prevent costly equipment damage and downtime, please consider installing a surge suppression device or a UPS (Un-interrupted Power Supply).

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MicroNet Technology SP616R manual Network Speed Cable Type Max. Length