: ION 3000 Fail-to-Wire Cabling Matrix
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ION 3000 Fail-to-Wire Cabling Matrix

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ION 3000 Fail-to-Wire Cabling Matrix

Learn the recommended way to connect the Fail-to-Wire cables.
The ION 3000 fail-to-wire cabling matrix is shown below:
Port Type / Speed
WAN Port Device
LAN Port Device
Recommended Cable
WAN Port- to-WAN Device
Recommended Cable
LAN Port-to-LAN Device
Recommended Settings
ION 3000 Port
Recommended
Cable Connection End Result
Gigabit Ethernet AllAllAny Ethernet Cable**Any Ethernet Cable**Auto NegotiationVaries
10/100 Ethernet (Hardcoded or Auto Detection)Router/PC (NIC MDI)Router/PC (NIC MDI)Crossover Ethernet CableCrossover Ethernet CableHardcode to Match Both DevicesCrossover
Router/PC (NIC MDI)Hub/Switch (HUB MDI)Crossover Ethernet CableCrossover Ethernet CableHardcode to Match Both DevicesStraight Through
Hub/Switch (HUB MDI)Router/PC (NIC MDI)Straight Through Ethernet CableStraight Through Ethernet CableHardcode to Match Both DevicesStraight Through
Hub/Switch (HUB MDI)Hub/Switch (HUB MDI)Straight Through Ethernet CableStraight Through Ethernet CableHardcode to Match Both DevicesCrossover
** Gigabit-rated Crossover or Straight-Through Copper Ethernet Cable.