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The following table describes different methods of linking hubs (or hub stacks):
HUB | DEVICE | PORT | CABLE TO USE |
PORT |
| TYPE |
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USED |
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Normal | Switch or | Non- | Crossover (X) |
| Hub | Uplink |
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| Uplink | |
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| |
| Server (or PC) | ||
Uplink | Switch or | Non- | |
| Hub | Uplink |
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| Uplink | Crossover (X) |
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| |
| Server (or PC) | Crossover (X) |
A crossover cable is a
NOTE: The first
22 | Making Connections |