Nokia IP390 Installation Guide - Page 38

4 About IP390 Appliance Network Interface Cards „ Compliance with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specification You can configure and monitor Ethernet interfaces with Nokia Network Voyager. Specifically, you set the port speed and full-duplex or half-duplex mode by using Network Voyager. The following figure shows Ethernet NIC front panel and LED details. Figure 9 Four-Port Ethernet NIC Front Panel Details Ports 1000 BaseT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Link LEDs (solid green) Activity LEDs (blinking green) 00641 After the power is turned on, the Ethernet link LEDs on the appliance and on the remote equipment illuminate to indicate the connection. As data is transmitted, the activity LEDs on the appliance light up. Ethernet NIC Connectors and Cables The connectors on the Ethernet NIC are RJ-45 connectors: „ To connect to a hub, use a straight-through RJ-45 cable. „ To connect directly to a host, use an RJ-45 crossover cable. For further details about cables that you should use, see "NIC Interfaces" on page 88. Caution Cables that connect to the Ethernet NIC must be IEEE 802.3 compliant to prevent potential data loss. You can order appropriate adapter cables separately. You can order additional cables from a cable vendor of your choice. 38 IP390 Security Platform Installation Guide