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Connecting to Your Network Cable Type & Length It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to your network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements. Cable Specifications Speed 10Base-T 100Base-TX 100Base-FX 100Base-FX Connector RJ-45 RJ-45 ST, SC ST, SC Port Speed Half/Full Duplex 10/20 Mbps Cable Max. Distance 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5 100 m 100/200 Mbps 200 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5 MMF (62.5μm) 100 m 2 km 200 Mbps SMF (9 or 10μm) 20, 40, 75, 100 km Cabling Step 1: First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices are turned off. Always ensure that the power is off before any installation. Step 2: Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use. To connect two regular RJ-45 ports between switches or hubs, you need a straight or cross-over cable. Step 3: Consult the previous section for cabling requirements based on connectors and speed. Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired device. Step 5: Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the power and the switch is operational. IES-0810 User Manual Page 11