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DES-1218R/DES-1226R 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH

This chapter describes how to connect either the DES-1218R (or DES-1226R) to your Fast

Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet network. All 16 (or 24 10/100) ports can support both MDI-II and MDI-X

connections.

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.

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 (1x - 16x on the DES-1218R or 1x – 24x on the DES-

1226R) 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.