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Switch to Hub
A hub (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch via a
twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. The connection is accom-
plished from the any port (MDI-X) to uplink port(MDI) of the connected hub.
Figure 3-2: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Hub Connection
10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should illuminate the following:
Link/Act indicator is ON.
FDX/Col indicator is OFF.
LED speed indicator is OFF.
100BASE-TX Hub
For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should illuminate the following:
Link/Act is ON.
FDX/Col LED indicator is OFF.
LED speed indicator is ON.
Hub without Uplink (MDI) Port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI) port, then connection can be made using
either straight cable or crossover cable (see Appendix A, Technical Specifications for cable
requirements).
Figure 3-3: Connecting to a Hub without Uplink Port
Using straight cable
When using straight cable, The connection can be made from the uplink port of the
Switch to any port of the Hub (see figure 3-3).
Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any (Port #1 - 16) port
of the Switch to any port of the Hub (see figure 3-3).
Hub
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