amateurandy Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I seem to remember having to use a crossover cable to link switches? Just like hubs they've been superceded; haven't seen or used a crossover cable in years. DaleR is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleR Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Just to add, on nearly every built in network adaptor & network card's on computers sold in the last few years will also be able to "auto uplink" so computer to computer etc no longer requires a x-over cable. I actually carry a x-over cable in my tool bag, but I come across a lot of legacy kit which can require it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I actually carry a x-over cable in my tool bag, but I come across a lot of legacy kit which can require it. Needed one myself on Friday. That'll teach me to have a tidy up and leave it out the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I have a crossover adaptor that I just fit on the end of any straight through. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoghanfla Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 A hub, plug one of the hubs ports into one of your routers portsps. a hub and a switch are the same thing. A hub and a switch are not the same thing.. A hub is slower. You can hardly but hubs anymore and anyone who supplies one to a customer should really get with the times.. What you need is a switch. Get a 10/100 auto sensing and use a standard straight through patch lead to up link the router to the switch. If you need 5 ports buy a 8 or 16 port, switches are so cheap now its shocking.. Eoghan O'Flaherty Fusion Networks Southern Ireland info@fusionnetworks.ie VOICE VIDEO DATA NETWORKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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