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MDI-X Jacks:
Use these jacks to connect stations to the hub. These
are MDI-X (Medium-Dependent Interface, Cross-
wired) jacks, which mean, you can use ordinary
straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect user
machines and servers to the hub through them. If
you need to connect another device with an MDI-X
jack, such as another hub or an Ethernet switch, you
should use a crossover cable, or make the connection
using the MDI-X jack (described below). For more
information about crossover connections.
MDI-II Jack:
Use this jack to connect stations to the hub. This is
MDI-II (Medium-dependent Interface, straight-
wired) jack, which means you can connect the hub
to a device with a MDI-X port using an ordinary
straight-through cable, making a crossover cable
unnecessary.
