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| Making Network Connections
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HAPTER
Twisted-Pair Devices
ES-3026/3026P
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ETWORK
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ONNECTIONS
Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is
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actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming
signals may degrade overall performance for the segment connected to the
hub.
As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch)
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corresponding to each port will turn on (green or amber) to indicate
that the connection is valid.
Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer
equipment racks. Actually it is a part of the patch panel. Instructions for
making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment
follows.
Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and
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the other end to the patch panel.
If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back
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of the patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the
other end to a modular wall outlet.
Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. See
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and Connection Records" on page
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"Cable Labeling
42.
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