Use the appropriate type of cable to connect the ports of your
switch to another switch or router.
| Cable Type |
Maximum Distance |
| CAT5E |
55 meters |
| CAT6 |
55 meters |
| CAT6A |
100 meters |
Working carefully, one port at a time, do the following:
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Verify that you have identified the correct cable
for the port.
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Use an alcohol wipe or other appropriate cleaning agent
to clean the cable connectors; make sure they are free of dust,
oil, and other contaminants.
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If you are using optical fiber cable, align the
transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) connectors with the correct corresponding
connectors on the switch or the I/O module.
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Press the cable connectors into their
mating connectors on the switch or I/O module until the cable connector
is firmly seated.
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Repeat the preceding steps for
the remaining cables on this or other switches or I/O modules.
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Dress and secure the cable bundle to provide appropriate
strain relief and protection against bends and kinks.
