Manual override
If you require control over the MDI/MDI-X feature, you can set the switch to either of these non-default modes:
Manual MDI
Manual MDI-X
The table below shows the cabling requirements for the MDI/MDI-X settings.
Setting |
MDI/MDI-X device type |
|
|---|---|---|
PC or other MDI device type |
Switch, hub, or other MDI-X device |
|
Manual MDI |
Crossover cable |
Straight-through cable |
Manual MDI-X |
Straight-through cable |
Crossover cable |
Auto-MDI-X (the default) |
Either crossover or straight-through cable |
|
The AutoMDIX features apply only to copper port switches using twisted-pair copper Ethernet cables.