Apple calls it "Auto-Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (Auto-MDIX)" and has a document listing which models do and don't have it here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42717 I've heard people refer to the Macs that have it as having "auto sensing" Ethernet ports, but that's not the greatest way to describe it, as I think that's also what Ethernet ports that automatically switch between 10/100/1000 speed are often called. Hope this helps, John > From: pegleg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I understand that at some point Apple began providing > ethernet ports that will recognize either a crossover or > standard ethernet cable and provide the appropriate > connection (hope this makes sense.) > > First of all I would like to know what this feature is > called. > > And more importantly, is there a chart or other way to tell > which Mac models have this feature. -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
