ZyXEL ES-1016B User Manual
ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide
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Hardware Description and Connection
2.2.2 Front Panel Connections
You can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables for
RJ-45 ports. The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different
connection speeds.
RJ-45 ports. The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different
connection speeds.
Note: Make sure the cable length between connections does not exceed 100 meters
(328 feet).
Table 1 Network Cable Types
SPEED
NETWORK CABLE TYPE
10 Base-T
100
Ω 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4 or 5
100 Base-TX
100
Ω 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5
2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs
The LED Indicators give real-time information about the status of the switch. The following
table provides descriptions of the LEDs.
table provides descriptions of the LEDs.
Figure 6 Front Panel LEDs (ES-1024A)
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 2 The Front Panel LED Descriptions
LED
COLOR
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
PWR
Green
On
The switch is on and receiving power.
Off
The switch is not receiving power.
LINK/
ACT
Green
On
The port is connected to an Ethernet network.
Blinking
The port is receiving or transmitting data.
Off
The port is not connected to an Ethernet network.
2.3 Hardware Installation
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for hardware installation instructions.