Patch Cables, Conclusions | NETGEAR FS518T specification

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Patch Cables

When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation.

Conclusions

For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to

fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA- 568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Install Category 5e cable where possible, including patch panel cables. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist lengths. Bundling of cables must be properly installed in order to meet the requirements in ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A-3.

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Contents

Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Customer Support Internet/World Wide Web Contents Connector Pin Assignments TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Cabling Guidelines Figures Tables Benefits of Using Switching Technology Introduction Types of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Features Model FS518T switch has the following key features Introduction Physical Description Front Panel Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs 1000BASE-T UTP Ports Normal/Uplink Push ButtonAuto MDI/MDIX LEDs LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Rear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Rear Panel Applications Desktop Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Segment Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch Installation Checking Package ContentsPreparing the Site Installing a Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Verifying Installation Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information Network Adapter Cards ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Auto Negotiation Appendix a Technical Specifications General SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Specifications Category 5 CableTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Patch Panels and Cables Cabling Length Return Loss Near End Cross Talk Next Patch Cables Conclusions Network Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal Ports Numbers World Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0