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Thursday, December 14, 2006
How do I uplink to another hub / switch
You can always connect an ethernet hub/switch to another hub/switch. Some hubs/switches have uplink ports, and others do not. The configuration for all scenarios is listed below:
NORMAL PORT TO NORMAL PORT ---- CROSSOVER CABLE
UPLINK PORT TO UPLINK PORT ---- CROSSOVER CABLE
UPLINK PORT TO NORMAL PORT ---- STRAIGHT THROUGH/PATCH CABLE
NORMAL PORT TO UPLINK PORT ---- STRAIGHT THROUGH/PATCH CABLE
Remember, if you have a link light than the cable is right.