D-Link DI-206 User Manual page 21

another 10Mbps Ethernet or dual-speed hub using a straight-through cable, or an end
node using a cross-wired cable.
Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the type of cable necessary for a
given connection:
The figure below shows how to make an Ethernet connection between the router and
a network end node.
Important Notes on Ethernet Connections
Observe the following rules when connecting devices with twisted-pair Ethernet
cables:
For both end-node and uplink connections, use only EIA Category 3 or higher-
grade twisted-pair data cables with RJ-45 plugs. In almost all cases, only
standard straight-through cables are needed.
Make sure no cable is more than 100 meters (328 feet) long.
When uplinking two hubs together with a straight-through cable, use an
uplink-type jack at one end, and an end-node-type jack at the other.
If uplinking more than two hubs together, observe the 5-4-3 rule: no signal, in
order to go from one end node to another, must ever pass through more than
five twisted-pair cables, four repeaters (that is, hubs), and three uplink cables.
DEVICE PORT DEVICE BEING
USED
Normal
Router
Uplink
PORT
CONNECTED TYPE
Normal
Hub or
Switch
Uplink
Server (or PC)
Normal
Hub or
Switch
Uplink
Server (or PC)
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DI-206 ISDN Remote Router
CABLE TO USE
Crossover (X)
Straight-Through (||)
Straight-Through (||)
Straight-Through (||)
Crossover (X)
Crossover (X)