Netgear GS524T GS524T Reference Manual - Page 25

APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector It is important that all 1000 BASE-T certified Category 5 or Category 5e cabling use RJ-45 plugs.The RJ-45 plug accepts 4-pair UTP or shielded twisted pair (STP) 100 ohm cable and connects into the RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 connector is used to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable; it supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps data transmission. The RJ-45 plug and RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in Figure B-1. 12345678 81 Key: 1 to 8 = pin numbers Figure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs connector pin assignments B-1