Ethernet Connectors - Cisco CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Ethernet Connectors

Warning
Network Cable Requirements
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The WLSE has integrated 10/100/1000–megabit-per-second (Mbps) Ethernet
connectors. Each Ethernet connector provides all the functions of a network
expansion card and supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T
Ethernet standards. The location of the Ethernet connectors is shown in
on page 1-5.
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits
to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits,
and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45
connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
The Ethernet connectors are designed for attaching an unshielded twisted pair
(UTP) Ethernet cable equipped with standard RJ-45 compatible plugs. Press one
end of the UTP cable into the Ethernet connector until the plug snaps securely into
place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 jack wall plate or to an RJ-45
port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration.
Observe the following cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and
1000BASE-T networks:
For 10BASE-T networks, use Category 3 or greater wiring and connectors.
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For 100BASE-TX and 1000 BASE-T networks, use Category 5 or greater
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wiring and connectors.
The maximum cable run length (from a workstation to a concentrator) is 328
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feet (ft) or 100 meters (m).
For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained
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concentrators on one network segment is four.
To avoid line interference, put voice and data lines in separate sheaths.
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