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DES-1016D Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This chapter describes how to connect the DES-1016D to your Ethernet network.
Switch to End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. The RJ-45 UTP ports on NICs and most routers
are MDI-II. When using a normal straight-through cable, an MDI-II (typically found on NICs and
routers) port must connect to an MDI-X port (such as any of the UTP ports 1x – 16x).
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight
cable (be sure to use Category 5 UTP or STP cabling for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connections).
End nodes can be connected to any of the RJ-45 UTP ports 1x – 16x.
Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an end node
The easiest way to verify that a connection to an end node is valid is to check the Link/Act LED
corresponding to the port in question. If the Link/Act LED lights steady green or is blinking, the
connection is valid.
Switch to Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways. The most important consideration is
that when using a normal, straight-through cable, the connection should be made between a
normal crossed port (Ports 1x – 16x) and an uplink (MDI-II) port. If you are using a crossover
cable, the connection must be made from a crossed port to another crossed port. A 10BASE-T hub
or switch can be connected to the Switch via twisted-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable. A
100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via twisted-pair Category 5 UTP/STP
cable. Use the diagram below as a guide for connecting the Switch to a hub or another switch.