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1-11 Connecting network cable to the Fiery EX2101
Ethernet connection
For Ethernet connections, the Fiery EX2101 supports Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling, defined as Category 5 for use with 100BaseT, or as Category 3, Category 4, or
Category 5 for use with 10BaseT. The cable uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector that plugs
into the RJ-45 socket on the Fiery EX2101.
The 100BaseT type supported by the Fiery EX2101 is100BaseTX, also known
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as Fast Ethernet. If an Ethernet hub is used, it must be a 100BaseTX hub. The term
"100BaseT" is used to refer to 100BaseTX.
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Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the Fiery EX2101.
You must use a Category 5 unshielded twisted pair network cable for 100BaseT and
1000BaseT.