If you are connecting a transceiver to either a switch or a hub you will use a straight-through cable. If you are connecting the hub to the switch you either must use the uplink port on the hub--if available--or use a crossover cable. All this is necessary to get the ethernet port UP/UP is to connect the transceiver to the hub or switch and do a no shut on the interface.
Also, if you do have an uplink port on that hub you shouldn't use that port to connect your router. If you do insist on using that port then you must use a crossover cable. (are you confused yet? ) HTH, John >>> "Stuart Laubstein" 10/31/01 6:13:53 AM >>> Hello all, I have set up an ip address on my ethernet port on a 2501. Will this also work if it is connected to a hub rather than directly to a switch. ie ---switch--->hub--->AUI transceiver--e0 Or maybe I am using the wrong cable between the hub and transceiver? I am using a straight through cable. The hub is a netgear 10bt and it doesnt blink on the right side when attached to the transceiver. thanks stuart Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=24788&t=24779 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]