User's Manual

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Chapter 2 CONNECTING THE SWITCH
z PC to Switch
A computer can be connected to the 8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch via a
two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover
cable. A computer equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be
connected to any of the eight 8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch ports.
The LED indicators for the PC connection depend on the capability of
the computer’s Ethernet card. If the LED indicators are not lit after
making a proper connection, check the computer’s Ethernet card, the
cable, and the 8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch’s conditions and connections.
z Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the 8-Port
10/100Mbps Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP
Straight-Through or Crossover cable. For 100Mbps operation a
Category 5 cable must be used. The connection is accomplished from
any port of the hub to any port of the 8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch.