
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide
Network Connections
Ports
There are three types of ports on the DSS-24: RS-232, MDI-II Uplink, and MDI-
X.
RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port, located at the rear, is used to configure the DSS-24.
Follow these steps to connect the DSS-24 and a workstation or laptop:
1. Plug one end of the cable provided into the port.
2. Plug the other end into the workstation or laptop.
3. Run HyperTerminal or a terminal emulation program using the
settings given for Local Console Management at the beginning of
Chapter 5, Managing the DSS-24.
MDI-II Uplink Port
The MDI-II Uplink port allows you to use a straight through cable when
connecting another switch to the DSS-24. If the MDI-II Uplink port is in use, you
must use a crossover cable when connecting another switch or other device that
requires a crossover connection, to the DSS-24.
Follow these steps to connect a device to the MDI-II Uplink port:
1. Plug one end of a cable into the uplink port.
2. Plug the other end into any port except an uplink port on the other
device.
MDI-X Ports
The remaining ports are crossover ports. The pin arrangement is the same as the
arrangement in a crossover cable. The advantage of MDI-X ports is that you can
connect a device with an MDI-II port without using a crossover cable. The steps
for connecting the DSS-24 to 10 Mbps devices or 100 Mbps devices are the same.
All the ports will auto negotiate the proper speed and duplex mode.
Follow these steps to connect cables to the DSS-24:
1. Plug one end of the cable into any of the MDI-X ports.
2. Plug the other end into the appropriate port on the other device.
3. Verify that the LED indicates connection at the proper speed and
duplex mode.
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