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The LED lights on the ports may not be functioning. However, this does not mean that the
switch port itself is defective.
Types of Ethernet Cable used when
Connecting a Switch to Another Switch
This article will provide you with information regarding which type of cable should be used to
connect a Linksys switch to other devices.
NOTE: All devices mentioned here are compatible with CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet
cables.
For the SE1500, SE2500, and SE2800, you may use either straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable because of the auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection feature of the devices.
For the older models EZXS16W, EZXS88W, EZXS55W, EG008W, and EG005W use a
crossover Ethernet cable when connecting the switch to another switch and use a straight-
through cable when connecting the switch to a router or a computer.
Checking if the router is working properly
when connected to a switch
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This article will show you how to verify if your router is properly functioning once it is connected to a
switch.
Before you verify if the router is working properly, make sure that the switch is connected to the
router. To know more about connecting the switch to the router, click here.