Gateway Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, User Manual

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Connecting to a hub or switch
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Connecting to a hub or switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a standard
Ethernet cable.
■ A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the switch through a
twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. Either straight-through
or crossover cables can be used.
■
A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the switch through a
twisted-pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. Either straight-through or crossover
cables can be used.
■
A 1000BASE-TX switch can be connected to the switch through a
twisted-pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Either straight-through
or crossover cables can be used.
Straight or Crossover
cable
Switch
or hub