Perle Systems 833IS User Manual
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Cable Planning and Requirements
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Perle 833IS User Guide
100Base-TX:
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Uses Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or Type 1 shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable.
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Terminated with RJ-45 plugs.
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Cables are straight wired – pin 1 of one end of the cable is wired to pin 1 on the
other end.
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If you are using STP cable, make sure that all cables and connection points are
shielded.
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Cables are attached to a 100Base-TX hub in a star configuration.
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Maximum length from 833IS to hub is 100m (328 ft.).
There are other cabling types that are available for Ethernet:
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10Base5 (AUI).
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100Base-T4.
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100Base-FX.
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If you are using any of these types of cabling, you will require an adapter. See
your network equipment supplier to obtain this adapter.
▲ 100BaseTX Network
100Base-TX Hub
Category 5 UTP
Type 1 STP