Using Straight Cable; Using Crossover Cable - D-Link DES-1016D User Manual

10/100 NWay Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Switch User's Guide
Figure 4.3 10/100 NWay Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Switch connected to
a Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port using the straight or crossover
cable option

Using straight cable

When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the
Uplink (MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub.

Using crossover cable

When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any
MDI-X ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
14 Connecting The Switch