Connecting The Switch; Switch To End Node; Switch To Hub Or Switch; 10Base-T Device - D-Link DES-6300 User Manual

Modular L3 Ethernet Switch User's Guide
This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to your Ethernet network as well as providing an
informational cable length table.

Switch to End Node

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. For twisted-pair
(copper) connections, the RJ-45 UTP ports on NICs and most routers are MDI-II. When using a normal
straight-through cable, an MDI-II port must connect to an MDI-X port.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable (be
sure to use Category 5 UTP or STP cabling for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet connections). The end node
should be connected to any of the sixteen ports (1x - 16x) on the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX module. The
LED indicators for the port the end node is connected to are lit according to the capabilities of the NIC.
If LED indicators are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the
cable, switch conditions, and connections.
The following LED indicator states are possible for an end node to switch connection:
1. The 100M indicator comes ON for a 100 Mbps and stays OFF for 10 Mbps.
2. The Link/Act indicator lights up upon hooking up a PC that is powered on.

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways. For twisted-pair (copper) connections, the
most important consideration is that when using a normal, straight-through cable, the connection
should be made between a normal crossed port (Port 1x, 2x, etc.) and an Uplink (MDI-II) port. If you are
using a crossover cable, the connection can be made from a normal crossed port to another crossed
port.
♦ A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP
straight cable.
♦ A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a four-pair Category 5 UTP/STP
straight cable.
If the other switch or hub contains an unused Uplink port, we suggest connecting the other device's
Uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the switch's (MDI-X) ports (1x - 16x 100BASE-TX ports).
If the other device does not have an unused Uplink port, make the connection with a crossover cable
from any of the twisted-pair ports on the switch to any normal twisted-pair port on the hub.

10BASE-T Device

For a 10BASE-T device, the Switch's LED indicators should display the following:
♦ 100M speed indicator is OFF.
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