Appendix B: Cable Connections; Rj-45 Network Ports - NetComm NP285 User Manual

Appendix B: Cable Connections

This cable information is provided for your reference only. Please ensure you only connect
the appropriate cable into the correct socket on either this product or your computer.
If you are unsure about which cable to use or which socket to connect it to, please refer
to the hardware installation section in this manual. If you are still not sure about cable
connections, please contact a professional computer technician or NetComm for further
advice.

RJ-45 Network Ports

RJ-45 Network Ports can connect any networking devices that use a standard LAN interface,
such as a Hub/Switch Hub or Router. Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shield twisted-
pair (STP) cable to connect the networking device to the RJ-45 Ethernet port. Depending
on the type of connection, 10Mbps or 100Mbps, use the following Ethernet cable, as
prescribed.
10Mbps:
100Mbps:
Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection
does not exceed 100 metres.
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Use EIA/TIA-568-100-Category 3, 4 or 5 cable.
Use EIA/TIA-568-100-Category 5 cable.
RJ-45 Connector
Pin Assignment
1
2
3
6
4,5,7,8
Figure 1
Figure 2
Normal Assignment
Input Receive Data +
Input Receive Data -
Output Transmit Data +
Output Transmit Data -
Not used
RJ-45 plug
attached to cable
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