Connecting To Max, Avm, Waps, Breakout Boxes, Servers, Hubs And Switches; Network Wiring Connections - AMX NXA-ENET24 Hardware Installation Manual

Making Network Connections

Connecting to MAX, AVM, WAPs, Breakout Boxes, Servers, Hubs and Switches

1.
Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device's RJ-45 connector.
FIG. 22 Making Twisted-Pair Connections
2.
If the device is a network card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable
segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet. (See "Network Wiring
Connections" on page 28.) Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on the switch.
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length.
Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually required to
solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may degrade overall
performance for the segment attached to the hub.
3.
As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the switch) corresponding to each port will light to
indicate that the connection is valid.

Network Wiring Connections

Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch
panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follow.
1.
Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other end to the patch panel.
2.
If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the patch panel where the punch-
down block is located, and the other end to a modular wall outlet.
3.
Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.
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