Connecting To The Network; Connecting To A Map Or Other 10/100 Ethernet Device - 3Com 3CRWX120695A Installation And Basic Configuration Manual

Connecting to the
Network
Connecting to a MAP
or Other
10/100 Ethernet
Device
Use the following procedures to connect a WX switch to MAP access
points or other 10/100 Ethernet devices and to gigabit Ethernet devices.
The WX1200 and WX400 require straight-through cabling for connection
to a router or to an end station such as a PC, printer, or server. The
WX1200 requires straight-through cabling for connection to a directly
connected MAP. Both switches require crossover cabling for connection
to another switch.
The 10/100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by
default. You must change the port type for locally connected MAP access
points, and for wired end stations that use AAA through the WX switch
to access the network.
For installations in Japan: Provide an earthing connection before you
connect the mains plug to the mains. When disconnecting the earthing
connection, make sure to disconnect only after you pull out the mains
plug for the mains.
To connect to a MAP or other 10/100 Ethernet device:
1 Insert a Cat 5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector:
For direct connection to a MAP access point, use a straight-through
cable.
For connection to a router or to an end station such as a PC, printer, or
server, use a straight-through cable.
For connection to another switch, use a crossover cable. (For cable
requirements, see "Network Cables" on page 22.)
The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the WX1200 switch provide automatic
MDI/MDX.
2 If the cable is directly attached to a MAP access point:
For a first-time installation, set the port type to activate the link. (For
information, see "Configuring MAPs for Wireless Users" on page 61.)
If the port type is already set for a MAP access point, observe the
appearance of the MAP LED for the port:

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