Now in NZ was Re: Cascading Network Switches

["andy_powell_is" <ukha@xxxxxxx>]

So you snuck off then Des! I knew you were going... hadn't realized
you'd actually made the move. Hope all went well and you've settled
in. Glad to see you have you priorities sorted and got the net
connection set up :P

So does this mean that you're our import/export contact in NZ? Well
you never know, Q might want a sheep or two.. ;)

Andy

--- In ukha_d@y..., "Des Gibbons" <des@f...> wrote:
> Hi Don,
>
> Switchable means you can use either a straight thru or crossover
cable.
>
> You only need a switched port on one of the hubs/switches so go for
it.
>
> Des
>
> (First post from NZ :)
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Don McAllister [mailto:donmc@xxxxxxx...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:18
> > To: ukha_d@y...
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Cascading Network Switches
> >
> >
> > Sorry for what may appear a few dumb questiond but....
> >
> > I've got a 8 port 100MB switch on which one of the ports is
switchable
> > as an uplink port. Rather than replace the switch with a bigger
one, a
> > quick (and cheap) method to extend CAT5 to my upstairs bedrooms
may be
> > to use the uplink port to another small 100MB switch in one of
the
> > bedrooms and fan out from there.
> >
> > Does the uplink cable need to have a different spec to a normal
cat5
> > cable (eg crossover?)
> >
> > Does the second switch need an uplink port or would the uplink
cable
> > from the first just plug into one of the standard UTP sockets on
the
> > second switch?
> >
> > Not looking to flood wire Cat5 just yet, just want a cheap and
cheerful
> > solution to getting internet connectivity to the kids bedrooms
:-)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Don
> >
> >
> >
> >
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