Connecting to the Network
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Connecting to
the Network
To connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network:
1
Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered on.
2
Connect network devices to the switch, follow-
ing the cable guidelines outlined below.
3
Power on the IntraSwitch.
After the IntraSwitch is connected to the net-
work and is powered on, it can be configured
for management capabilities (see “Setting up for
Management” on page 2-10).
10Base-T Ports Table 2-2 10Base-T Cable Guidelines
10/100TX Port Table 2-3 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
straight-through cable (100 meters maximum)
with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port
Category 3,4 or 5, UTP straight-through cable
(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 5 UTP straight-through cable (100
meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port
Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100
meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
