Linking Two Switches

Computing.Net > Forums > Networking > Linking Two Switches

Computing.Net: Over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to sign up now, it's free!

Original Message

Name: viper2843
Date: February 17, 2007 at 09:19:23 Pacific
Subject: Linking Two Switches
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate
CPU/Ram: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz

Comment:

I have a hypothetical question. I know how to link two switches together with a crossover cable. My question is would performance improve if I added a second crossover cable between the two switches? Would it even work? Thanks.

Report Offensive Message For Removal

Response Number 1

Name: Fist (by fmwap)
Date: February 17, 2007 at 09:34:24 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

Not with out an MLT
You'll cause a huge broadcast loop, which will either take down the network or STP will disable one of the links to stop the loop.
See:
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/l...

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal

Response Number 2

Name: viper2843
Date: February 17, 2007 at 16:35:52 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

Thanks for the response. That makes perfect sense.

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal


Running 2 Links Between Switches Linking switches linking two routers together linking two routers for a LAN game linking two computers	Linking 2 Switches Connectig two switch hubs on a far dista Connecting IP Phone - Help Please! How to Link Two Routers Wirelessly Linking two networks

from old to new via LAN

Access is Denied

Post Locked

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.

Go to Networking Forum Home

Do you have your own blog?

Poll Finishes In 5 Days.
Discuss in The Lounge
Poll History

Partitioning an external HD issue

laptop won't boot.

Install shared printer with START

Need OS software

Not able to open

All Awaiting Reply