Asante Technologies 8000 - Manual (Page 28)

Installation and Setup
Page 2-10
Connecting to the Network
The IntraCore 8000 unit may be connected to an Ethernet network, with the
unit powered either on or off. Use the following procedure to make your
network connections.
1
Connect network devices to the IntraCore 8000, follow-
ing the cable guidelines outlined below.
2
After the unit is connected to the network, it can be con-
figured for management capabilities. See “Configuring
for Management” later in this chapter.
10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures
The 8 fixed ports on each 10/100 module allow for the connection of
10Base-T or 100Base-TX network devices. The ports are compatible with
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.
I Important: The IntraCore 8000 must be located within
100 meters of its attached 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
devices.
Table 2-3 10/100BaseTX cabling requirements
Connecting To Cable Required
Network Station Category 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 5, UTP straight-through cable (100 meters maximum)
with RJ-45 connectors.