5.2
Connecting to the LAN
The device provides up to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) ports for connection
to the LAN (e.g., computers, switches, and IP phones). These ports support half- and full-
duplex modes, auto-negotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection.
The RJ-45 connector pinouts are described in the table below:
Pin
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
Shield
To connect the device to the LAN:
1.
Connect one end of a straight-through RJ-45 Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to the RJ-45 port
labeled S1 / LAN GE.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet network.
Hardware Installation Manual
Table 5-1: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for GbE
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
Chassis ground
Figure 5-2: Cabling the LAN Ports
Signal Name
24
Mediant 500 E-SBC
Document #: LTRT-10391