D-Link DES-1008D - Using a Crossover Cable; 10 BASE-T Hubs

10/100 Dual-Speed Switch User’s Guide
Connecting The Switch
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ports (labeled 1x - 8x) on the switch can be used. Alternatively, a
straight cable can be used to connect the Uplink (MDI-II) port on
the switch to any one of the non-Uplink (MDI-X) twisted-pair ports
on the hub.
Please note that a straight-through cable is always used when
connecting an MDI-X port to an MDI-II port.
Using a crossover cable
If a connection must be made between the Uplink port (MDI-II) on
the switch and the Uplink port (MDI-II) on the hub, then a
crossover cable must be used. Using a crossover cable is also
necessary when connecting a normal twisted-pair port (MDI-X) on
the switch to a normal twisted-pair (MDI-X) port on the hub. More
detailed information about making and using crossover cables can
be found in Appendix B: Cables and Connectors.
Please note that a crossover cable must be used whenever
connecting an MDI-II port to an MDI-II port or when connecting an
MDI-X port to an MDI-X port.
10BASE-T Hubs
For a 10 Base-TX (only) hub, the switch’s LED indicators should
illuminate as follows:
♦ 100M indicator is OFF.
♦ Link/Act indicator is ON.
♦ FDX indicator is OFF.