Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s Guide
Unpacking and Setup
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For more information about crossover connection, see the section enti-
tled Crossover Cables section on page 30.
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Uplink Port
The Uplink port is an MDI-II port, which means you can connect the
hub (or hub stack) to another device with MDI-X ports using an ordi-
nary straight-through cable, making a crossover cable unnecessary.
Port 1 and the Uplink port are really the same port, except that their
pinouts are different. Do not use both Port 1 and the Uplink port at
the same time.
Rear Panel
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Module Slots
Used to install module options for various kinds of additional connec-
tions, as well as the DFE-260S 10Mbps/100Mbps bridge module. (In
the DFE-916x, the module slot is already occupied by the switching
module which is standard on these models.)
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Daisy-Chain IN Port
When cascading a set of D-Link’s stackable dual-speed hubs, this port
should be connected to the Daisy-Chain OUT port of the previous hub
in the stack (usually placed immediately above it). A cascade of five
