SMC Networks VDSL2 manual Installing Ethernet Cabling

INSTALLING ETHERNET CABLING

•The site should:

-be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.

-be out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources or areas with a high amount of electromagnetic interference. The temperature should be within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing.

-be located in a cool dry place, and have adequate space (approximately ten centimeters or four inches) on all sides for proper air flow

-be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices

-allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible

•Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.

•Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC (± 10%), 50 to 60 Hz (± 3Hz), is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

Installing Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing switches into a network, make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network:

•Cable type should be unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.

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