The MN-150 has automatic detection if the port needs to be crossover or
not on all 5 ports.
They mentioned it can be used as a hub because some people don't know
the difference, to some people it is the same thing.
It's like saying every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is
a square.
This is also called following KISS.
If you want to read the documentation about the crossover features you
can get it at
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/br...mentation.mspx
Alex wrote:
> It states on the box that the MN-150 "Works as a switch or
> hub" but there is no specific documentation to indicate
> how the unit can tell the difference between the type of
> connection desired. I had problems using the switch as a
> hub and finally replaced it with a switch from another
> manufacturer. That switch functions as a hub fine. In
> talking with Microsoft support I found out that you must
> connect the hub connection to port 5 and use a crossover
> cable. Then the devices that share the hub connection can
> be connected to ports 1-4. I have not been able to confirm
> this yet. Does anyone have any experience with using the
> MN-150 as a hub?
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