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How do I connect to LAN's

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nikhmail Original post #1
Aug 19, 2005 at 4:35 PM
I have a 16 port switch with one free slot and a 8 pin switch also with one free slot.
How can i connect these two switches.
The distance between these two is around 100m.

Do I need a repeater?

Also Can anyone please tell me the exact color coding for connecting RJ-45 pin to a CAT5 cable?
siriusb
siriusb #2
Aug 19, 2005 at 6:36 PM
*www.cabletron.com/support/techtips/tk0231-9.html

*www.aptcommunications.com/ncode.htm

*www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/network/cable/cable5.htm
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Aug 19, 2005 at 6:54 PM
Thankyou very much
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Aug 20, 2005 at 11:42 AM
nikhil, its very easy to connect 2 switches all u have to do is to interexchange orange wire with green one in the previous color coding n u r on.
there is simple funda in connecting switches connection frm switch 2 comp is parallel n connection betn switches are direct.