Hub to Switch
A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP cable. The connection is accomplished from the hub uplink (MDI-II) port to any port of the Switch (MDI-X) ports.
A. 10BASE-T Hub
For a 10BASE-T hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
“10/100M FDX, 10/100M COL” LED indicator is OFF.
“100M LINK/ACT, 10LINK/ACT” LED indicator is light amber.
B. 100BASE-TX Hub
For a 100BASE-TX hub, the Switch LED indicators should light up as the following:
“10/100M FDX, 10/100M COL” LED indicator is OFF.
“100M LINK/ACT, 10M LINK/ACT” LED indicator is light green.
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