D-Link GO-SW-8E User Manual - Page 15

D-Link GO-SW-5G/8G 5/8-port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch Section 3 Connecting The Switch Switch To End Node Switch To Hub or Switch Connecting To a Server NOTE: All 5/8 high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can support both MDI-II and MDI-X connections. Switch To End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch. Figure 3-1. Switch connected to an end node Switch to Hub or Switch These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a standard Ethernet cable. • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 or better UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 or better UTP/STP cable. 8