2.2.1Ports Speed
n 100Base-TX
All 100Base-TX ports come with auto-negotiation capability. They automatically support 100Base-TX and 10Base-T networks. Users only need to plug a working network device into one of the 100Base-TX ports, then turn on the switch. The port will automatically runs in 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps or 200Mbps after the negotiation with the con- nected device.
2.2.2 Cabling
100Base-TX ports use RJ-45 sockets -- similar to phone jacks -- for connection of unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP). The IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard requires Category 5 UTP for 100Mbps 100Base-TX. 10Base-T networks can use Cat.3, 4, or 5 UTP (see table A)
Port Type | Cable Type | Connector |
10Base-T | Cat 3, 4, 5 | RJ-45 |
100Base-TX | Cat.5/5e UTP | RJ-45 |
Table A: Supported port list
2.2.3 Auto-MDI/MDI-X
Each numbered port of FNSW-3200 is MDI/MDI-X port. Which automatically detects straight-through/ crossover ca- ble types. You can direct use straight cable for the connection to your workstation or other end nodes. Either straight or cross-over cable can be used to connect switch, hub or end nodes without any hassle.
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