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want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need to use a standard
straight-through cable. See Table 8.
3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable — the
maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m (328 ft).
Ta b le 8 Cables required to connect the Switch 4400 to other devices if
auto-negotiation is disabled
Cross-over Cable Straight-through Cable
Switch to Switch
(MDIX to MDIX)
✓
✕
Switch to Hub
(MDIX to MDIX)
✓
✕
Switch to PC (NIC)
(MDIX to MDI)
✕
✓
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