C
ONNECTING
This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to
network.
PC to Switch
User can connect network PCs to the Switch's 1x~16x
port via two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP straight cables.
After the connection is made, the PC's network
adapter card's LED should light and indicate the
fastest possible connection speed. If the adapter's LED
indicator(s) are not light after a proper connection was
made, check and make sure the LAN card, the cable,
and the Switch are in working condition.
1.
The Link/ACT LED indicator lights green for
connecting to 100Mbps speed. The LED lights
amber for connecting to 10Mbps speed.
2.
The FDX/COL LED indicator lights green for
full-duplex connection. The LED remains off
for half-duplex connection.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the
Switch via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP straight
cable. The connection is accomplished from the hub's
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