HP AR 18 Router manual Verifying Installation, II. Connecting an Ethernet cable

Installation Manual	Chapter 2 Installing the Router
H3C AR 18-2X Series Routers

cable is used for connecting the same type of devices, such as PC to PC or PC to router.

Caution:

In preparing network cables, shielded cables are preferred for the sake of electromagnetic compatibility.

II. Connecting an Ethernet cable

Caution:

Read the mark above the port to be connected carefully before making connection to make sure it is the right port.

The 10/100BASE-T interface on the AR18-2X series supports MDI/MDIX autosensing. Therefore, you can connect your router to another device using either straight-through cable or crossover cable without considering whether the two devices are of the same type.

You can simply connect one end of the network cable to the Ethernet port on the router and the other end to another device.

2.7 Verifying Installation

After you complete installation, verify that:

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