Switch To Hub Or Switch - D-Link DES-1210G User Manual

DES-1210G Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways. The most important consideration is
that when using a normal, straight-through cable, the connection should be made between a
normal crossed port (Port 1x, 2x, 3x, etc.) and an uplink (port 1x in MDI-II mode) port. If you are
using a crossover cable, the connection must be made from uplink to uplink, or from a crossed
port to another crossed port.
♦ A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5
UTP/STP straight cable.
♦ A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5
UTP/STP straight cable.
If the other switch or hub contains an unused uplink port, we suggest connecting the other
device's uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the switch's (MDI-X) ports (1x - 8x ports) using a normal
straight-through cable, as shown below.
If the other device does not have an unused uplink port, make the connection with a normal
straight-through cable from the designated MDI-II port on the switch to any normal crossed port
on the hub. Alternatively, if you have a crossover cable you can save the MDI-II (uplink) port for
other connections and make this one from a crossed port to another crossed port.
Figure 4-2. Switch connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a straight
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or crossover cable