>on 5/28/02 10:23 PM, Mike at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>  The wiring of xover cable prevents it from
>>  working with a hub, apparently with the exception of the hub tafkar
>>  has found.
>>  have to wonder if it was manufactured that way  or if it was modified
>>  by someone. Seems like an odd benefit or selling point if
>>  manufactured that way. Who makes it??
>
>It was manufactured that way. It's brand name is "Black Box" and you can see
>a picture of it here:
>http://www.epinions.com/S0663635-Compact_Workgroup_Hub/display_~full_specs
>
>The port on the far right has a switch that I believe will change it from
>crossover to straight-through configuration.
>
>tafkar
>

NetGear makes 4,8 & 16 port 10/100 switches that have this feature,
the Uplink Port can be switched to function as a "normal" port.

Aloha, Ken

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