D-Link DES-1016 - Using Straight Cable; Using Crossover Cable

10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
Connecting The Switch
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Figure 4.4 DES-1016 Switch to switch/ hub connections using the straight
cable.
Using straight cable
When using straight cable, this is done from the Uplink (MDI-II) port of the
Switch to any of the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (MDI-X) ports of the other
switch or other devices (see Figure 4.4).
Using crossover cable
When using crossover cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) port of the
Switch to any of the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (MDI-X) ports of the other
switch or other devices.
The Switch’s LED indicators for the respective connected ports are as
follows:
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100M is ON for 100BASE-TX, otherwise OFF.
♦
Link/Act is ON.
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FDX depends on the connected switch or other device.