4.0 Connecting the HS-NH8100
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4-3 HS-NH8100 to a Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) Port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, the connection may be
made using either straight-through cable or crossover cable.
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Straight-Through Cable
Using a CAT5 UTP straight-through cable, connect the uplink (MDI-II) port
on the HS-NH8100 to any port on the hub.
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Crossover Cable
Using a CAT5 UTP crossover cable, connect any (MDI-X) port on the HS-
NH8100 to any port on the hub.
4-4 HS-NH8100 to Other Devices (switches, routers)
The HS-NH8100 may be connected to another switch or other devices such as
routers or bridges using a CAT5 UTP straight-through or crossover cable.
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Straight-Through Cable
Using a CAT5 straight-through cable, connect the uplink (MDI-II) port on
the HS-NH8100 to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports on the
other switch or device.
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Crossover Cable
Using a crossover cable, connect any (MDI-X) port of the Switch (Switch A)
to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports of the other switch
(switch B) or other devices.
Notes:
The “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT” LED indicator light green for hookup to
100Mbps speed or light amber for hookup to 10Mbps speed.
The “Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator depends upon LAN card capa-
bilities for full-duplex or half-duplex.
Indicator
Activity
100LINK/Act
10LINK/Act
ON (Green or Amber)
Full Duplex
Collision
ON (Green or Flashing)
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