GarrettCom Magnum S14 - Manual (Page 48)

S14 Convenient Switches Installation and User Guide (06/04)
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1. Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with a RJ-45 plug
into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded,
either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3. Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. If this
does not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly and that the device on the
other end is powered and is not defective.
4. For Port # 1 or 1SW, if the LINK LED is not illuminated, move the switch which
has a cross-over or up-link for linking to another hub or Switch.
3.8.2 Connections to NICs which support Auto-Negotiation, RJ-45 ports
The copper ports of Magnum S14-Sereis Convenient Switches will function
properly with NICs (Network Interface Cards) which support Auto-Negotiation, and the
Fast Link Pulse (FLP) coding for the 100BASE-TX signaling system. When connecting a
NIC to the S14-Sereis, it may be necessary to reload the NIC drivers on the user device if
the NIC has been communicating with a protocol other than 100BASE-TX (such as