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Title: Ethernet switch
Post by: Magnum on November 27, 2010, 12:16:45 PM

I have been posting here to get my ethernet switch running.

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The manual for it just said, "Attach the cabling."

I can see why computer techs make the "big bucks."

Title: Re: Ethernet switch
Post by: clive on November 27, 2010, 02:44:04 PM

I'd have to double check what the connections are, and whether it was the auto-switching model. I'm at the out-laws, so will check the others when I get back.

But if the CAT-5 cables are normal (ie straight through), you connect everything to the hub one-to-one. Connecting a hub-to-hub typically requires a cross-over cable, a switch on the hub, or an auto-switching hub. The switching port might be the highest or lowest port number.

Now my recollection is that the DSL-to-PC cable is a cross-over (ie transmit and receive pairs are switched), so it either needs to go to the switching port on the hub, or be replaced by a normal/generic cable.

Title: Re: Ethernet switch
Post by: FORTRANS on November 27, 2010, 02:59:36 PM

Hi,

My DSL modem (EMBARQ) to PC NIC cable is a standard one.

Regards,

Steve N.

Title: Re: Ethernet switch
Post by: Magnum on November 27, 2010, 03:35:49 PM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Ethernet switch
Post by: dedndave on November 27, 2010, 07:09:14 PM

Tab A....

....Slot B

Title: Re: Ethernet switch
Post by: Magnum on November 28, 2010, 02:03:45 AM

No Christmas present for you. :bdg

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