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10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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Connecting The Switch
Switch to Switch (other devices)
The Switch can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers,
bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover
cable.
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Figure 12 DES-1008 Switch to switch connection using the
straight or crossover cable options.
Using straight cable
When using straight cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the
Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (MDI-X) port of the
other switch (switch B) or other devices (see figure 12).
Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) port of the
Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (MDI-X) port of the
other switch (switch B) or other devices (see figure 12).
Switch A’s LED indicators for the respective connected ports are as follows: