RE: [TCLUG:9401] Cisco 675 questions

["Eric Hillman" <ehillman@cccu.com>]

I hate Outlook.  Putting the replies *above* the messages makes no sense at
all.

Anyways, what Ben (I think) was saying is accurate.  Most hubs either have a
port that is internally "crossed over" or can be switched to be so, in which
case you do not *need* a crossover cable, although you have the option of
using one, if you happen to have one that would otherwise just be cluttering
up your closet.


> Actuall there are 4 wires that need to be switched, 2 sends and 2
> recieves.
>
> >
> > No, you need a CAT5 crossover cable.  Two wires are swapped.
> >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ben