[Lula] Question concerning ethernet wiring

[Shane Chen]

On 2/20/07, rcdawson at att.net <rcdawson at att.net> wrote:
> a hub or a "hub within a port switch that provides the same function,"
> then you must connect the hub (or hub within a port switch) to the modem
> with a crossover cable

Depends on the hub or switch.  Some have an "uplink" port that's
naturally crossed.  Others have a switch to toggle it.  The newer
switches auto-detect the wiring and flip it on its own.

> instructions advise, I use a crossover cable between the modem and the
> router.

Can't hurt.

Shane