User guide

Connect the System
2-5
Uplink port making it convenient to connect straight-through cable from the
CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to a crossover port on another switch or hub. Port
8 on the AC-IG1008 Gateway offers an MDI-X or MDI option by way of separate
RJ-45 sockets. (See Appendix B for details on wiring.)
Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the 4/8 LAN ports on the CheetahAccess
Internet Gateway to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade
any of the LAN ports on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to an Ethernet hub or
switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to
ensure that it is properly seated.
Warning:
Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may damage
the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.
Notes: 1. Use 100-ohm shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45
connectors for all connections. Use Category 3, 4 or 5 for connections that
operate at 10 Mbps, and Category 5 for connections that operate at 100
Mbps.
2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Figure 2-3. Making LAN Connections