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Hooking switch to router
Name: brad3d Date: May 15, 2009 at 16:07:49 Pacific OS: Win XP CPU/Ram: na Product: Me / NA Subcategory: Routers and Hubs
Comment:
I picked up a used switch, I want to hook it to my Linksys router because I need more than 4 wired connections. I understand how you would normally do it but the Switch I picked up has no "in" port just 16 labeled 1-16. I would guess you just hook it to any port probably #1. Is this correct and will I need a crossover cable? here is a link http://www.hawkingtech.com/products... but they have no online owners manual
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