D-Link DES-3226 - Manual (Page 24)

DES-3226 NWay Standalone Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This chapter describes how to connect the DES-3226 to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
network.
Switch to End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit
Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end
node should be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.
Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an End Node
The Link/Act LEDs for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The LED on the right side of
the port indicates port speed. It will light for 100 Mbps connections only. A blinking LED on the left
side indicates packet activity on that port.
Switch to Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.
• A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5
UTP/STP cable.
• A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP
cable.
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