LevelOne IES-0823 Manual - Page 12

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 Connecto r 10Base-T RJ-45 100Base-TX RJ-45 1000Base-T RJ-45 1000Base-SX SC 1000Base-LX SC 1000Base-BX SC Port Speed Half/Full Duplex 10/20 Mbps 100/200 Mbps 2000 Mbps 2000 Mbps 2000 Mbps 2000 Mbps Cable 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5 4-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5, 5e MMF (50 or 62.5μm) SMF (9 or 10μm) SMF (9 or 10μm) Max. Distance 100 m 100 m 100 m 550 m 10, 20, or 50 km 20 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-0823 User Manual Page 12