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2 Wiring Guide - Wired LAN
2.1
LAN Cables
Included LAN cable
Using LAN cables
LAN cable types vs.
port types
Equipment and ports
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In your AST570 package, a full wired straight through RJ45/RJ45
cable, further referred to as LAN cable is included.
You can use LAN cables other than the one provided in the box,
e.g. crossover LAN cables. However, make sure that these have
the correct layout.
See section D.6 for more information on how to identify
straight through and crossover LAN cables.
Determine the LAN cable type from the following table:
Speed Touch
Other equipment Type of LAN cable
MDI X
MDI X
MDI
The AST570 Ethernet port is of type MDI X.
PC Ethernet ports are always of type MDI.
Ethernet hub ports are of type MDI X.
Note: You may use the (switchable) uplink" or cascade" MDI port which is
sometimes present on Ethernet hubs. However, make sure to use the correct
cable type.
Crossover
Straight through
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