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4-2
(MDI-X). Since network cards do not cross their internal wiring to
make a connection, PCs can be connected to these ports with
straight-through cable.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX hubs and switches, on the other hand, may
have either crossover (MDI-X) or straight-through (MDI) ports. For
this reason, the type of cable used to connect these devices to the
TigerSwitch is determined by the port on the other device, as
shown in the table below. (See Appendix B for further
information on cabling.)
Caution
: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an
RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only
twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to
FCC standards.
Crossover/Straight-Through Wiring Requirement
If the port on the
switch is...
And the port on the
other device is...
Then use...cable
Crossover (x)
Crossover
Crossover
Crossover (x)
Straight-through
Straight-through
Straight-through (=)
Crossover
Straight-through
Straight-through (=)
Straight-through
Crossover
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