[NTLUG:Discuss] what is the problem?

[Alton R. Pouncey, II]

It's been a while since I've actually cabled a network, but iirc, when
connecting like devices (PC to PC, switch to switch, router to router,
etc.) you have to use a crossover cable, not a straight=through that you
would use to connect a PC to a switch.  Do you have a crossover cable? 
If so, use that to connect the switches to each other (uplinks).

On Mon, 2002-07-29 at 13:33, m m wrote:
> Hi All:
> 
> I have a problem on internet connection, please help.
> 
> switch A connect to cable modem, switch A is about 100-150 feet aparts for 
> PCs and switch B. the connection cable are two cat5 with inline receptacle.
> I can connect from network switch A to any of my PCs, it works.
> I use the same wire to connect to network switche A (regular) to Switch B 
> (uplink), it does not work. the switch A light is on (indicate good), the 
> switch B uplink light is blinking (indicates collusion)
> I use the same wire to connect to network switche A (uplink) to Switch C 
> (regular), it does not work either. the switch A, the switch B lights are 
> blinking (indicates collusion)
> 
> any one have a clue?
> 
> thanks.
> 
> 
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