Thanks to Mike writing on Thu, 30 May 2002 01:31:53 -0400 for the following comment:
> The only purpose I can see >for that is that it allows someone to use an existing xover cable >they own instead of having to purchase another straight thru RJ45. I have a five-port "level one" brand hub which has an alternate jack for port five (i.e., a sixth port) label "5 -- OR -- UpLink" (for connecting to another hub for cascading). I also have a four-port "Netgear" (I think) hub where one port has a push-push switch to change between "uplink" and regular use. This seems to function similarly to the wiring of a crossover cable, although I don't know the technical details. Newer Macs like the G4 or the newer PowerBooks allegedly have circuitry to determine whether the port should function as if "straight-wired" or "crossed," eliminating one set of issues, but perhaps adding issues of proper negotiation and recognition. Jim Dwyer Munich, Germany Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] asdf -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
