Connecting To Your Network - LevelOne IES-0810 User Manual

Connecting to Your Network

Cable Type & Length
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to your
network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements.
Cable Specifications
Speed Connector
10Base-T RJ-45
100Base-TX RJ-45
100Base-FX ST, SC
100Base-FX ST, SC
Cabling
Step 1: First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices are turned off.
<Note> Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.
Step 2: Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.
<Note> To connect two regular RJ-45 ports between switches or hubs, you need a
straight or cross-over cable.
Step 3: Consult the previous section for cabling requirements based on connectors and
speed.
Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired
device.
Step 5: Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on
the power and the switch is operational.
IES-0810 User Manual
Port Speed Cable
Half/Full Duplex
10/20 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5
100/200 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5
200 Mbps MMF (62.5μm)
200 Mbps SMF (9 or 10μm)
Max. Distance
100 m
100 m
2 km
20, 40, 75, 100 km
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