what do you mean by "uplink port" and Normal "port"?

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what do you mean by "uplink port" and Normal "port"?

2007-01-09 15:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by pitong 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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An uplink port is an Ethernet port connection that allows network hubs or switches to connect to other hubs or switches without a null-modem, or crossover, cable.

2007-01-09 16:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by The Storm Chaser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Uplink is used when you want to use that port to connect to another switch/hub. Normal is when the port is connected to a computer.

2007-01-09 23:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

uplink is the port used to bring in a signal and 'route' it to the other ports on the swithch.

2007-01-09 23:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by dzwomper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋