NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION

Connecting a UTP Cable

All four EtherPower II 10/100 network card models have an RJ-45 connector that supports a UTP connection to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device (Figure 2-1 shows the RJ-45 connector on the SMC9432BTX). This connection can be made directly to the device, or indirectly via a wall outlet that has the proper wiring for an RJ-45 connector. Refer to Appendix B for RJ-45 pin assignments.

1.Attach the male RJ-45 connector on one end of a UTP cable to the network card's RJ-45 port.

Figure 2-1. RJ-45 Connector Port

2.Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device.

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Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable to a wall outlet with an RJ-45 connector properly wired for 10BASE-T Ethernet or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. Wiring from the wall outlet connection is usually routed to the device through a punch-down block located in a wiring closet.

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