D-Link 1016T User Manual - Page 25

Section 3 Connecting the Switch Connect to End Node Connect to Hub or Switch Connect to Network Backbone or S erver NOTE: All Ethernet ports auto-det ect MDI-II/MDI-X, port speed (10, 100, 1000Mbps) and duplex of the devic e connected to the Switch. Cable Quality For all connections to the Switch, use these rules to determine the • For connections to 10BASE-T and 100BA SE-TX devices, use Category 5 or 5e UTP/STP cable. • For connections to 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices, use Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. A ll 1000BASE-T connections operate in full duple x mode. NOTE: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Ethernet cabling is adequate for most small office environments. More expensive S TP (Shielded Twisted Pair) can also be used, but is generally only needed where there will be risk of strong Electromagnetic of Radio Frequency Interference. 25