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9 9  = Ethernet Wiring =
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11 -Ethernet wiring is used for various devices within a Crestron Lighting Control system, including connecting a lighting control processor to the lighting network, connecting Zūm Net devices to the lighting network, and connecting TSW touch-screen interfaces to the lighting network, among other devices.
11 +Ethernet is used for various devices within a Crestron Lighting Control system, including connecting a lighting control processor to the lighting network, connecting Zūm Net devices to the lighting network, connecting TSW touch-screen interfaces to the lighting network, and connecting the lighting network itself to a building network (building LAN).
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13 13  == Cabling ==
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15 -All cable should be at least Category 5e, if not Category 6 or Category 6a. The
15 +All cable should be Category 5e or greater (including Category 6 and Category 6a).
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17 +The maximum length of any single ethernet run is 100 meters (328 feet). Runs longer than this will require a powered ethernet switch (such as a CEN-SW-POE-5) to be installed midway through the run to enable proper communication.
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17 17  == Terminations ==
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19 19  Cresnet Ethernet devices require the use of RJ-45 connectors.
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21 -While either T568A or T568B termination pin-out are acceptable, it is **recommended to use the T568B pin-out for all terminations.** By keeping to one standard, it is easier to stay consistent and prevent errors where the two sides of a single cable are not terminated to the same standard.
23 +While either T568A or T568B termination pin-out are acceptable as long as they are used consistently, it is **recommended to use the T568B pin-out for all terminations.** By keeping to one standard, it is easier to stay consistent and prevent errors where the two sides of a single cable are not terminated to the same standard.
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23 23  See// Figure 1 //for the T568-B pin-out.
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27 +When making RJ-45 terminations, take care that the wires are in the correct order and pushed all the way to the end of the connector. A crimping tool with sharp blades that have not been dulled with use also helps in making good terminations.
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29 +== Testing ==
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