SMC Networks VDSL2 manual Connecting Twisted-Pair Devices, Cabling Guidelines

MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Connecting Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). See Appendix B for further information on cabling.

Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

Network Wiring Connections

Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable to an available uplink port on the switch in the wiring closet, and the other end to the Internet Service Provider’s network equipment.

Twisted-pair Cables

to End Users

Patch Panel
	RJ-21 Cable
VDSL Switch
ISP
(Internet)	RJ-21 Cable

PBX

Figure 4-3 Network Wiring Connections

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