Very Computer

:>I have a 3Com Superstack II 3300 used for my colocation at my ISP.  When I
:>hook all the cables the status lights signal a-ok except the line provided
:>by my ISP (which I think is called the uplink).  I've heard that this line
:>is a crossover cable, but not sure.  How do I go about making this
:>connection work?
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You should have a port labeled with an "x"  (like 12x or 24x).  This is your
crossover port.  There is a corresponding button on the front panel that will
show you what position the button should be in for crossover or normal
configuration.  Put the ISP cable there, and experiment with the button.  If
niether button position works, something's wrong with the connection, itself.

Bill
Team OS/2

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OS/2 - If you want "productivity" to be more than a few
four-letter words.

crossover cable are only necessary for interconnetions between switches or
hubs, or even when you set up a peer-to-peer Network to connect 2 network
adaptors. To connect a PC to a hub / switch you use a regular patch cable.

Good luck !
Peter

Quote:>I have a 3Com Superstack II 3300 used for my colocation at my ISP.  When I
>hook all the cables the status lights signal a-ok except the line provided
>by my ISP (which I think is called the uplink).  I've heard that this line
>is a crossover cable, but not sure.  How do I go about making this
>connection work?