NETGEAR FR328S Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall FR328S FR328S Reference Manual page 111

FR328S ProSafe Firewall with Dial Back-Up Reference Manual v2
The FR328S Firewall incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each
TM
LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port
should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.
connecting to a router, switch, or hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct
configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto
Uplink TM will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
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