Ethernet cables – Cisco 1700 User Manual

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Appendix B Cabling Specifications

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Cisco 1700 Router Hardware Installation Guide

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Ethernet Cables

This section describes the Ethernet cables that are used to connect the router to
your local Ethernet network. A 10/100BaseTX router, like the Cisco 1700 router,
requires Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP)
cable.

Table B-1

Straight-Through Ethernet Cable
(RJ-45-to-RJ-45) Pinouts

RJ-45
Pin

1

1.Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used for signaling.

Signal

Direction

RJ-45
Pin

1

TX+

—>

1

2

TX–

—>

2

3

RX+

<—

3

6

RX–

<—

6

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