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Hub-to-Switch connection
Live-FSH16T Fast Ethernet Switch allows a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub to be
connected to the Switch via a 4 –pair UTP / STP straight cable (Category 3, 4 or 5). Each
cable length can be up to 100 meters long (328 feet). The hub-to-switch connection is made
through the Uplink daisy-chain port (MDIII) on the hub to any of the station ports (MDI-X)
on the Switch.
For a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub, the LED indicators on the Switch should give the
following signals to indicate a proper and
functional connection:
Link/Rx LED indicator should be ON
100 M LED indicator should be ON if connected to 100BASE-TX, otherwise it
should be OFF
Note: Both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX network environments allow uplinking, but each
follows different rules for connection.
Switch-to-switch Connection
Live-FSH16T Fast Ethernet Switch can be connected to another switch or other device
such as a router or bridge by a two-pair UTP / STP Straight or Crossover cable (Category 3,
4, 5).
Using a Straight Cable
When using a straight cable, the switch-to-switch connection is done through the Uplink
daisy-chain port (MDI-II) of the Switch to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps station port
(MDI-X) of another switch or device.
Fig. 4-1 Connection through Uplink Port using straight-through cable
