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100Mbps connection. The connection is accomplished from the hub’s uplink 
(MDI-II) port to any of DSS-16+’s 1~16 (MDI-X) ports. 
A. 10BASE-T Hub 
For a 10BASE-T hub, DSS-16+ LED indicators should light up as the 
following: 
“FDX/COL” LED indicator is OFF. 
“LINK/ACT” LED indicator lights amber. 
B. 100BASE-TX Hub 
When connecting to a 100BASE-TX hub, DSS-16+ LED indicator should 
light up as the following: 
“FDX/COL” LED indicator is OFF. 
“LINK/ACT” LED indicator lights green. 
Hub without Uplink (MDI-II) port 
If a hub is not equipped with an uplink (MDI-II) port, connection can be 
made using either straight cable or crossover cable. 
A. Using straight cable 
When using straight cable, the connection can be made from Switch’s uplink 
(MDI-II) port to any port of the Hub. 
B. Using crossover cable 
When using crossover cable, the connection can be made from any regular 
ports of DSS-16+ to any port of the Hub. 
Switch to Switch (other devices) 
DSS-16+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, 










