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MDI/MDI-X autosensing capability
When you plug an Ethernet cable into a port, the switch autosenses whether the cable is MDI-X (normal, or straight-through) or MDI (uplink, or crossover). This feature enables you to connect the Instant Internet unit to another Ethernet connection regardless of whether you are using a straight-through cable or a crossover cable.
Note: Observe standard networking guidelines when you use the seven-port switch to install or connect an Instant Internet 400-S unit to additional devices.
LEDs
The LEDs on the Instant Internet 400-S unit switch provide information about the performance and status of the switch including link activity, data transmission speed, and duplex mode.
For more information on LEDs, refer to Chapter 6, “LEDs: support and diagnostic functions,” on page 61.
Setting Up the BayStack Instant Internet 400-S Unit
