Ethernet Cable Specifications; Ethernet Cable Configuration - ProSoft Technology RadioLinx RLXIB-ICN User Manual

RLXIB-ICN ♦ 802.11n
Industrial Client
Using Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power remote devices has several
advantages including:

"Carrier Class" Power Over Ethernet System.

Power can be supplied over long distances, up to 300 feet.

Power can be available wherever network access is available.

The power supply can be centrally located where it can be attached to an
uninterruptible power supply.

The user has the ability to easily power on reset the attached equipment from
a remote location.

There is no need to run additional power cabling to the device as power can
be supplied over the CAT5 Ethernet cable.

Used for remote mounted radios to save on cost of coax and reduce RF
losses.

Built-in Ethernet Surge protection to prevent equipment damage.

Overload and Short Circuit protection.

6.2.2 Ethernet Cable Specifications

The recommended cable is Category 5 or better. A Category 5 cable has four
twisted pairs of wires, which are color-coded and cannot be swapped. The
module uses only two of the four pairs.
The Ethernet ports on the module are Auto-Sensing. You can use either a
standard Ethernet straight-through cable or a crossover cable when connecting
the module to an Ethernet hub, a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch, or directly to a
PC. The module will detect the cable type and use the appropriate pins to send
and receive Ethernet signals.
Ethernet cabling is like U.S. telephone cables, except that it has eight
conductors. Some hubs have one input that can accept either a straight-through
or crossover cable, depending on a switch position. In this case, you must ensure
that the switch position and cable type agree.
Refer to Ethernet cable configuration (page 105) for a diagram of how to
configure Ethernet cable.

6.2.3 Ethernet Cable Configuration

Note: The standard connector view shown is color-coded for a straight-through cable.
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
July 25, 2013
Reference
User Manual
Page 105 of 129