NETGEAR ETHERNET SWITCH SW108 - Manual (Page 14)

Installation Guide for the Model SW108 Ethernet Switch
2-2 Physical Description
Ethernet Ports
The Model SW108 switch is equipped with eight 10 Mbps Ethernet ports that support one cable
connection, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. An eight-pin RJ-45 plug is used for connection
to these ports.
Each port uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have built-in LEDs, as illustrated in Figure 2-2. The
LEDs, as described in Table 2-1, indicate that the connection to the port is valid and that the port
is operating in full-duplex mode.
For further information about the vista RJ-45 connector and the RJ-45 plug, refer to Chapter B,
“Connector Pin Assignments.”
Key:
1 = Link LED
2 = FDX LED
Figure 2-2. The vista RJ-45 connector with built-in LEDs
Normal/Uplink Push Button
As illustrated in Figure 2-1, port 8 on the switch is equipped with a Normal/Uplink push button
that allows you to select normal (MDI-X) wiring or uplink (MDI) wiring. The port is configured
for normal wiring when the push button is in the out position for connection to a PC. When the
push button is pressed in, the port is configured for uplink wiring for connection to another switch
or a hub using simple, straight-through wiring.
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