Bay Technical Associates 350 User Manual

Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch

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This section describes how to connect the BayStack 350 switch ports to the 
network. Depending on your network configuration requirements, connect the 
RJ-45 port cables, 100BASE-FX port cables, or both. After connecting the port 
cables, proceed to “Connecting Power” on 

 to connect the AC power 

cord and power up the BayStack 350 switch.

The BayStack 350 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switch ports are configured with 
RJ-45 connectors that are wired as MDI-X ports. As in conventional Ethernet 
repeater hubs, the BayStack 350 switch ports connect via straight-through cables 
to the network interface card (NIC) in a node or server. When connecting to an 
Ethernet hub or to another switch, you must use a crossover cable. Refer to 
Appendix B, “Connectors and Pin Assignments,” for more information.

To connect the RJ-45 port cables, insert the cable plug into the appropriate port 
connector until the release tab snaps into the locked position (Figure 2-7).

By default, all BayStack 350 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switch ports are 

set with the autonegotiation feature enabled. This feature allows any port to 
match the best service provided by the connected station, up to 100 Mb/s in 
full-duplex mode.

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