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  1. December 19th, 2002, 02:58 PM #1
    computertechgrl
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    Question basic gig-E question

    I'm wondering if gig E over copper uses the same CAT5 cable configuration as 100BT?

    Current cable config:
    orange-stripe
    orange
    green stripe
    blue
    blue-stripe
    green
    brown-stripe
    brown

    Do I just plug this gig-E switch in and go, or do I need to make new cables with a different config?
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  2. December 19th, 2002, 03:28 PM #2
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    A CAT5e switch should be backward compatible with existing CAT5 cable. However to get the gig out of the switch you will need to switch to CAT5e approved cable and ends. The wiring pattern is the same for CAT5 and CAT5e. Hope this helps.
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  3. December 20th, 2002, 12:03 AM #3
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    Yup, its the same wire config
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