Chapter 4: Making Network Connections; Connecting Network Devices; Twisted-Pair Devices; Cabling Guidelines - SMC Networks 8126PL2-F Installation Manual

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Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

The SMC8126PL2-F is designed to interconnect multiple network segments (or

collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well

as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using optional

SFP transceivers.

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.

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.

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