A. 10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the DSS-8+ LED indicators should light up as the following:
“Full-Duplex/Collision” indicator is OFF. “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED” indicator is light amber.
B. 100BASE-TX Hub
For a 100BASE-TX hub, the DSS-8+ LED indicators should light up as the following:
“Full-Duplex/Collision” LED indicator is OFF. “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT” LED indicator is light green.
Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be made using either straight cable or crossover cable.
A. Using straight cable
When using straight cable, the connection can be made from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the DSS-8+ to any port of the hub.
B. Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any (MDI-X) ports of the DSS-8+ to any port of the Hub.
DSS-8+ to switch (other devices)
The DSS-8+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight or crossover cable.
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