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Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port,
connection can be made using either straight cable or
crossover cable.
A. 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.
B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made
from any ports of the Switch to any port of the Hub.
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.
A. Using straight cable
When using straight cable, this is done from the uplink
(MDI-II) port of the Switch (Switch A) to any of the 10Mbps
or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or
other devices.
B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, this is done from any
(MDI-X)