If I want to connect an empty port on a routher to the WAN port on another router I need to use a crossover cable, correct? But If I am using a switch, I can connect to a separate router's WAN port without a crossover? Finally, If I want to connect a WAP to an empty port on a router, or switch, do i need a crossover cablem, or will regular cat5 suffice. Thanks for any input.
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help clear up a little network confusion
- Thread starter atomic3
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I just bought a D-Link 604 router and it says "all ports, both lan and wan, are auto-mdix. all ports auto-sense cable types to accomodate straight-through or Cross-over cable."
That means I can use any type of cable with any connection and it will work ok right? If so, should I still use the correct type just to have good habits if I ever run across something that doesnt work this way?
That means I can use any type of cable with any connection and it will work ok right? If so, should I still use the correct type just to have good habits if I ever run across something that doesnt work this way?