Switch to switch (other devices), Using straight cable, Using crossover cable – D-Link DES-3208 User Manual

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10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

Connecting The Switch

Figure 4-3. DES-3208 Switch connected to a Hub without uplink

(MDI-II) port using the Straight OR crossover cable option

Using straight cable

When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink
(MDI-II) port of the Switch to any port of the Hub (see figure 4-3).

Using crossover cable

When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any (1x - 8x)
port of the Switch to any port of the Hub (see figure 4-3).

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.