KTI KS-2300, User Manual

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2. Connect from the trunking ports of the Intelligent Switch to the trunking
ports of another switch.
The following figure is an example of trunk connection from the Intelligent
Switch. Because the UTP ports of the switch are MDIX ports, you may need
to use "Crossover" Cable for trunking connection. (Notes: If the TX ports of
your model support Auto-MDIX function, you can use straight-through cables
for trunking connection. Please check the spec of your model.)
5.3 Connecting to Another Ethernet Switch/Hub
(Non-Trunking)
The Intelligent Switch can be connected to existing 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
hubs/switches. The switch to switch/hub connection guidelines are shown
as follow.
If connecting from MDIX port of the switch to MDI port of another hub/switch,
Straight-Through cable is OK for this connection.
If connecting from MDIX port of the switch to MDIX port of another
hub/switch, Crossover cable is needed for such a connection. (Notes: If the
TX ports of your model support Auto-MDIX function, you can use straight-
through cables for this connection. Please check the spec of your model.)
TO: MDI-X ports
(Trunking ports) Cat.5 Crossover cables
Max. 100 meter ( 328 feet )
Switching Hub
Straight-Through cable
Max. 100m (328
)
FROM: MDX port
TO: MDI port
feet)
Cross-over cable
Max. 100m (328
)
FROM: MDX port
TO: MDX port
feet)