NETGEAR FS 524S - Manual (Page 56)

cabling guidelines C-8
Patch Cables
When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet
Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of
cable is critical for successful operation.
Conclusion
For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify
your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or
ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Install Category 5e cable where possi-
ble, including patch panel cables. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist
lengths. Bundling of cables must be properly installed to meet the requirements in
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A-3.