D-Link DES-3326S manual Switch to Hub or Switch, Switch connected to an End Node

DES-3326S Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an End Node

The LED indicators for the port the end node is connected to are lit according to the capabilities of the NIC. If LED indicators are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC’s LAN card, the cable, switch conditions, and connections.

The following LED indicator states are possible for an end node to switch connection:

1.The 100 LED indicator comes ON for a 100 Mbps and stays OFF for 10 Mbps.

2.The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hooking up a PC that is powered on.

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished at any port in either straight-through cable or a crossover cable because the switch supports Auto-MDIX function.

♦A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable.

♦A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5e UTP/STP cable.

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