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Chapter 1: Overview
1.2 Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs, and Switches
Step 1: Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device's RJ-45 connector.
Step 2. If the device is a network card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a
modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet. (See Section 1.3, “Network Wiring Connections.”) Otherwise,
attach the other end to an available port on the switch. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 328 feet
(100 m) in length.
NOTE: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually required to solve a problem. Otherwise
backpressure jamming signals may degrade overall performance for the segment attached to the hub.
Step 3. As each connection is made, the Link LED (on the switch) corresponding to each port will light green (1000 Mbps) or
amber (100 Mbps) to indicate that the connection is valid.
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