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Magnum 500-Series Switching Hubs Installation and User Guide (08/98)
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3.3 Connecting Ethernet Media
The Magnum 500-Series Switching Hubs can be connected to the following
media types: 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T. (Magnum 508’s only have 10BASE-T
ports). CAT 5 cables should be used when making 100BASE-TX connections. When the
ports are used as 10BASE-T ports, CAT 3 may alternatively be used. In either case, the
maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters (328 ft).
Media IEEE Standard Connector
Twisted Pair (CAT 3) 10BASE-T RJ-45
Twisted Pair (CAT 5) 100BASE-TX RJ-45
NOTE : It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5 cables (which work for both 10Mb
and 100Mb) be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a
mixed-speed network, including both 10 and 100Mb/s.
100BASE-TX connections (Magnum 528 only) 10BASE-T connections
3.3.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, CAT 3 or CAT 5, Unshielded or Shielded)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded
and shielded twisted pair cables.
1. Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45
plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is
shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3. Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. For
Port # 8, if the LINK LED is not illuminated, change the setting of the up-link
switch. If this does not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly and that
the device on the other end is powered and is not defective.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LK/RX FDX
UPLINK
10Mb
AUTO
F/H
10
PWR
LK/RX FDX
100 100
10
F/H 1 2