Switch to switch (other devices), Using a straight cable – D-Link DES-1012 User Manual

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10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

Connecting the Switch

the auto-negotiation process is initiated to negotiate for one of the
following modes:

100Mbps/FDX

100Mbps/HDX

10Mbps/FDX

10Mbps/HDX

NOTE: The default communication mode of the Switch is: auto-

negotiation (On), and HDX (Dip switch down) .

Switch to Switch (Other Devices)

DES-1012 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.

Figure 8, A Switch to switch connection using the straight

or crossover cable options.

Using a Straight Cable

When using a straight cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the
Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the
other switch (switch B) or other devices (see figure 8).