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5 Cascading to another Switch or a
Hub
You can cascade the NWay Ethernet Switch to another switch or a hub. (When attaching the
Nway
Ethernet Switch to arouter or other device, verify the port type implemented before connecting
any
cabling).
1. Prepare a straight-through Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 plugs. Make sure the
cable
dose not exceed 100 meters(328 feet).P.S.:Please note that since this switch is Auto
MDIX,
function supported, a crossover cable for installation can replace the straight-through cable.
With
the help of auto MDIX, the switch will automatically swap the wiring internally by this switch
itself.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the NWay Ethernet Switch's any RJ45 port, which is
convenient
to your
installation.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a MDI-X port on the other device(not a MDI
port).
Alternatively, you can connect from any RJ45 port on the NWay Ethernet Switch to a MDI port
on
the other
device.
4. A crossover cable for installation can replace the straight-through cable for above procedures
with
the help of Auto MDIX
function.
6 RJ45 Ports with Auto
MDI/MDIX
This device supports 10/100 N-Way auto –sensing and auto MDIX for 10Base-T or 100Base
–Tx
connections. In general, MDI port is designed for connecting to another Hub or Switch while
MDIX
port
is designed for connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX is a flexible
design
that you can connect any RJ45 port to another Switch or Workstation without changing
non-
crossover or crossover
cabling.
7
Troubleshooting
The operation of Ethernet Switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist
the
network manager in identifying
problems.
Symptom: Link indicator does not light up after making a
connection.
Cause: Network interface(e.g., a network adapter card on the attached device), network cable,
or
switch port is
defective.
Solution: Verify that the switch and attached device are powered. Be sure the cable is
correctly
plugged into both the switch and corresponding device. Verify that the proper cable type is used
and
its length does not exceed specified limits. Each twisted-pair cable should not exceed 100
meters
(328 feet). Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for possible
defects.
Replace the defective adapter or cable if
necessary.
Symptom: Power indicator does not light after power adapter is
attached.
Cause: Defective power outlet, power cord, or power
adapter.
Solution: Check the power outlet by plugging in another device that is functioning properly.
Check
the power cord with another device. If these measures fail to resolve the problem, have the
unit’s
power adapter replaced by a qualified
distributor.
