B Access Point Port And Network Cables; Access Point Ports; Twisted-Pair Cables - ProCurve 420 Installation And Getting Started Manual

Access Point Port and Network Cables
This appendix includes access point connector information and network
cable information for cables that should be used with the Access Point 420,
including minimum pin-out information and specifications for twisted-pair
cables.
N o t e
Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN
communications. ProCurve Networking recommends that you work with a
qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements.

Access Point Ports

The fixed RJ-45 10/100Base-TX port on the access point accepts 100-ohm
unshielded and shielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors as
described on the next page.

Twisted-Pair Cables

10 Mbps Operation
100 Mbps Operation
Category 3, 4, or 5 100-ohm unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable, complying with IEEE
802.3 Type 10Base-T specifications, fitted with RJ-45
connectors
Category 5 100-ohm UTP or STP cable, complying with
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX specifications, fitted with RJ-45
connectors
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