Re: [TCLUG:9401] Cisco 675 questions

[Ben Beuchler <insyte@emt-p.org>]

Not true.  If the hub is equipped with an "uplink port" the wires are
swapped internally on that port (on the hub).  If there is not a port
specifically designated as such then a crossover is required.

On Tue, 26 Oct 1999, Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:

> 
> No, you need a CAT5 crossover cable.  Two wires are swapped.
> 
> Tom Veldhouse
> veldy@visi.com
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> From: Ben Beuchler <insyte@emt-p.org>
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> Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 4:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [TCLUG:9401] Cisco 675 questions
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> > The only part I can help you out with is the "crossover cable" bit.  And
> > the answer is:  It depends.  Yup.  I love saying that.
> >
> > Anyway, it depends on whether or not your hub has an "uplink port"
> > designed to daisy chain hubs together.  If so, then a standard cat 5 cable
> > will work... just plug it in that old uplink port.  If you do not have a
> > port specifically designated as such, then you do need a crossover cable
> > which you can then plug into any of the unused ports on your hub.
> >
> > Haven't done IP masq myself (Medilinks gave me 5 static IPs!) so I can't
> > help you there.
> >
> > Ben
> >
> >
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