[Gloucs] Switch for ADSL modem/router

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It does depend on the router and switch. Normally a single port router will
be a X-over beacuse it will have to plug straight into a NIC and the cabel
they give you will be a X-over. A router with built in hub will either have
an auto sensing port (first or last normally) or manually switchable one.
The switch will be much the same, either have a dual port or as mine does a
seperate port on the side labeled with a X. If this is the case it normally
shares/takes over a normal port. With mine I can't use port 1 with anything
plugged in the X-over port.
All this should be in the manuals somewhere :)

So simple answer is you can use any switch/hub with a X-over port which I
think 99% have. :)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John McKeown" <jmckeown@glos.ac.uk>
To: <gloucs@mailman.lug.org.uk>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:45 AM
Subject: [Gloucs] Switch for ADSL modem/router


> Hi
>
> Can anyone help me with a switch question
> - I've been searching online infos for hours
>
> With an ethernet switch can any port
> be attached to my ADSL modem/router
> or does it need to be a special switch?
>
> I've read about DMI-X, and uplink ports.
>
> I have a straight>crossover adapter.
> (A short wire with socket at end).
>
> regards,
> John McKeown
>
>
>
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