D-Link DS-810 User Guide - Page 19

10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User's Guide • Connect single users either to provide power users with greater access and thus speed, or multiple users for high bandwidth access to a shared network server. • Uplink connections for lower-tier switches. 10/100Mbps Ports The 10/100Mbps twisted-pair ports are standard RJ-45 connectors for use with unshielded or shielded twisted-pair (UTP/STP) wiring. These ports are auto-negotiating between 10Mbps and 100Mbps, which means that they detect the speed of devices connected to them and auto-configure to run at that speed. The 10/100Mbps ports also operate in half-duplex mode or fullduplex mode at either speed. In either duplex mode, the twisted-pair ports can operate over 100 meters of Category 5 UTP or STP cable. Possible uses for the 10/100Mbps switch ports: • Add Fast Ethernet segments to an existing 10Mbps LAN. • Provide a dedicated Fast Ethernet connection for a shared LAN server in a 10Mbps LAN. • Uplink to a higher-tier hub or switch. Table 1-1: Port and Cable Specifications Port 10Mbps 10/100Mbps Connector Half/Full Duplex RJ-45 10/20Mbps RJ-45 10/20Mbps 100/200Mbps Cable 100m, Category 3,4, or 5 UTP; or STP 100m, Category 5 UTP or STP Overview 9