700 Series Managed Switch User’s Guide for Software v2.1

Figure B-2illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.

Figure B-2: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable

Patch Panels and Cables

If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. Use Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.

To wire patch panels, you need two Category 5 UTP cables with an RJ-45 plug at each end, as shown here.

Figure B-3: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End

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NETGEAR 700 Series manual Patch Panels and Cables, Figure B-2illustrates crossover twisted pair cable