Re: [LUG] Connecting router to a switch

[Grant Sewell <dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:54:33 -0000
"Colin James" <colin.james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> does have a switch but only 4 which isn't enough for me so thats why I need 
> the 2 together. just about to have a go at getting it working. no doubt I 
> will need some help with something later!
> Thanks
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Peter Walker" <peter.walker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [LUG] Connecting router to a switch
> 
> 
> > Colin James wrote:
> >
> >> Might sound silly to you guys but I am quite new to networking. so
> >> just want to make sure. To connect an Adsl router to a switch I just
> >> use one cat5 cable? Is that right? does it need to be a patch or a
> >> crossover?
> >
> >
> > Yes, just one standard patch cable. Does your router have a switch built
> > into it as well?
> >
> > Pete

If your router has a built-in switch, then it is possible that you'd need a 
cross-over cable to go between it and another switch.  It depends on whether the 
router manufacturer has "stuck to the rules" or not.  Always handy to have both 
cables around, just in case!

Grant.

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