D-Link DSS-8E Product Manual - Page 11

CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer can be connected to the DSS-8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A computer equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be connected to any of the eight DSS-8+ ports. The LED indicators for the computer connection depend on the capability of the computer's Ethernet card. If the LED indicators are not lit after making a proper connection, check the computer's Ethernet card, the cable, or the DSS-8+'s conditions and connections. Hub to DSS-8+ A hub (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to the DSS8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. For 100Mbps operation a Category 5 cable must be used. The connection is accomplished from any port of the hub to any port of the DSS-8+. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be used for 100Mbps operation. The connection can be accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on the DSS-8+ to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports on another switch or other devices. 9