Visara FEP-4600 Installation - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 1. Installation
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Cabling for Ethernet
The Ethernet interfaces for the FEP-4600 each consist of an RJ45 socket. Plug a standard
Ethernet cable with an RJ45 jack mounted on the end, into the appropriate socket until
you feel it click into place. The Ethernet interface of the FEP-4600 will default to auto-
detect the speed and can be plugged into a switch or hub running at 10 Mhz, 100 Mhz, or
1000 Mhz. Note that the interface may be reconfigured to operate at a specific speed in
the configuration.
Ethernet Cable Spec
Category 3, 4, or 5 ANSI/IEEE Standard
Maximum Length 100 meters (328 feet) 802.3I – 1990 Section 14 or greater
Minimum Length 1 meter (3.28 feet)
Recommended Minimum Cabling Type
Ethernet Speed
Minimum Twisted Pair Cable Type
10 Mbps Cat 3
100 Mbps Cat 5
1000 Mbps Cat 5e
Cabling for Token Ring
The Token Ring interfaces for the FEP-4600 each support both, RJ45 and 9-pin D
sockets. RJ45 connectors should be inserted until you feel it click into place. 9-pin D
connectors should be secured with captive screws. The Token Ring interface of the FEP-
4600 defaults to auto-detect the speed and can be plugged into a switch or a hub running
at 4 Mhz, 16 Mhz, or 100 Mhz. Note that the interface can be reconfigured to run at a
specific speed if desired.
Recommended Minimum Cabling Type
Token Ring Speed
Minimum Twisted Pair Cable Type
4 Mbps Cat 2
16 Mbps Cat 3
100 Mbps Cat 5