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the adapter is in half-duplex mode.
Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch via a
two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cables. Note: Use CAT5
(or better) cable for 100Mbps connection. The connection is
accomplished from the hub's uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the
Switch's 1~16 (MDI-X) ports.
A. 10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as
the following:
"FDX/COL" LED indicator is OFF.
"LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights amber.
B. 100BASE-TX Hub
When connecting to a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicator
should light up as the following:
"FDX/COL" LED indicator is OFF.
"LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green.
Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can
be made using either straight cable or crossover cable.
A. Using straight cable
When using straight cable, the connection can be made from Switch's
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