Cabletron Systems 6E132-25 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installation
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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide
b.
Verify that the RJ21 connectors on the twisted pair segment have 
the proper pinouts and check the cable for continuity.
c.
Check that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable 
specifications outlined in 
.
If a link is not established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call 
Center. Refer to 
, for details.
6.
Repeat steps 1 through 4, above, until all connections have been made.
3.5.3
Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 
FE-100TX
An FE-100-TX installed in port 25 and/or 26 has an internal crossover 
switch. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable and 
set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module crossover switch shown in 
 to the crossed over position marked with X. When connecting 
networking devices, such as another bridge, repeater, or router, use a 
straight-through cable and set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module 
crossover switch shown in 
 to the not crossed over position, 
marked with =.
A schematic of a crossover cable is shown in 
. If the wires do 
not cross over, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross over 
the RJ45 port. 
 shows how to properly set the FE-100TX 
crossover switch.
Figure 3-6
FE-100TX Crossover Switch
Position X
(crossed over)
1. RX+
2. RX-
3. TX+
4. NC
5. NC
6. TX-
7. NC
8. NC
Position =
(not crossed over)
1. TX+
2. TX-
3. RX+
4. NC
5. NC
6. RX-
7. NC
8. NC
FE-100TX
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100
=
x