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Installation ManualQuidway AR 28 Series RoutersChapter 4 Installation of the RouterThe Ethernet cables are classified into straight-through cable and crossover cable.They are introduced respectively as follows:• The wire sequences of the twisted pair cable crimped by the RJ45 connectors atboth ends of the cable are totally the same. It is used to connect the terminalequipment, such as PCs and routers to HUBs or LAN Switches. Straight-throughcables are delivered along with the router.• The wire sequences of the twisted pair wires crimped by the RJ45 connectors atboth ends of the cable are different. It is used to connect the terminal equipment(such as PCs) to the terminal equipment (such as PCs). If needed, the user canmake such cables by himself.Caution:When making the cable, use the shielded cable to ensure EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).III. Connection of the Ethernet cableCaution:• Prior to connection, please identify the mark on the interface in order to plug correctly.• While connecting the Ethernet cable to a LAN Switch, plug the cable into the 10/100BASE-T interfacemarked with MDIX.Follow the steps below to connect the Ethernet cable (taking LAN0/1 as an example):Step1: While connecting the Router with a PC or a Router, please use the crossovercable, plug one end of the cable to an Ethernet interface of the Router, and pluganother end to a PC or a Router. While connecting the Router with a Hub or a LANSwitch, please use the straight-through network cable, plug one end of the cable to anEthernet interface of the Router, and plug another end to a HUB or LAN Switch. For thecable pinouts, please refer to Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual.Step 2: Please check the LAN LED on front panel of the Router. ON means the link isconnected.4-11