VSG-1200 V2 User’s Guide

Appendix F

Cable Types and Cable Pin Assignments

RJ-45 Ethernet Port

The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different connection speeds.

Note: Make sure the Ethernet cable length between connections does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

Table 95 Network Cable Types

SPEED

NETWORK CABLE TYPE

 

 

10 Base-TX 100 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4 or 5

100 Base-TX 100 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5

The WAN Port

The following table describes the Ethernet cable pin assignments for the WAN port.

Table 96 WAN Port Cable Ping Assignments

PIN NO

RJ-45 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT

DESIGNATION

 

 

 

1

Output Transmit Data +

TD+

 

 

 

2

Input Transmit Data +

RD+

 

 

 

3

Input Transmit Data +

RD+

 

 

 

4

Unused

N/U

 

 

 

5

Unused

N/U

 

 

 

6

Input Transmit Data -

RD-

 

 

 

7

Unused

N/U

 

 

 

8

Unused

N/U

 

 

 

Make sure that the Ethernet cable connection between the VSG and the hub or router conforms to the pin assignments as shown in the following diagram.

Appendix F Cable Types and Cable Pin Assignments

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