when connecting the 10/100 nway ethernet/fast ethernet switch to another switch, a bridge or a hub, a modified crossover cable is necessary. please review these products for matching cable pin assignment.

    the following diagram and tables show the standard rj-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments for the switch-tonetwork adapter card connection, and the straight/crossover cable for the switch-to-switch/hub/bridge connection.

   

   

    the following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection: