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somunny:
I'm trying to hardwire several devices to my home network.  To do this I purchased a network switch whick I would like to wire thusly:

Cable modem --->  Router --->  Network Switch --->  Xbox360/PS3/Tivo

The problem is that I can't seem to get a cable to work between the router and switch.  I installed the cable and terminated the ends myself.  Initially I terminated the ends so the cable wiring was "straight through".  It didn't work so I tried the crossover wiring method.  No luck there either.

From what I've read, a straight through cable is what you're supposed to use between a router and a switch.  Is this correct?

Spaz Monkey:
I don't know much, but why are you using both a router and a switch?

somunny:
The devices I want to connect to the network are a good distance from the router, plus my router does not have enough inputs to accommodate everything I want it to.  The switch (theoretically) allows me the convenience of running a single line to a switch and connect up to four devices to it.

Again, in theory as I can't get it to work!  :angry:

leapinlew:
Depends on the switch, and even then it can be tricky.

Some switches have autosensing ports that can connect a switch to a switch with a straight or crossed cable. If your switch doesn't support autosensing, you'll need a crossover cable. I would be suspicious of the crossover cable. If it's a straight cable, try plugging it directly into the xbox to see if you get a connection light.

Try to connect everything with known good cables in the same room. If it all works, you can narrow it down to your cables.

shiftybill:
can you providle links to both the router you are using and the switch?

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