Gigabit Ethernet | ALL | ALL | Any Ethernet Cable* | Any Ethernet Cable* | Auto Negotiation | Varies |
10/100 Ethernet (Hardcoded
or Auto Detection) | Router/PC (NIC MDI) | Router/PC (NIC MDI) | Crossover Ethernet Cable | Crossover Ethernet Cable | Hardcode to Match Both Devices | Crossover |
Router/PC (NIC MDI) | Hub/Switch (HUB MDI) | Crossover Ethernet Cable | Crossover Ethernet Cable | Hardcode to Match Both Devices | Straight Through |
Hub/Switch (HUB MDI) | Router/PC (NIC MDI) | Straight Through Ethernet Cable | Straight Through Ethernet Cable | Hardcode to Match Both Devices | Straight Through |
Hub/Switch (HUB MDI) | Hub/Switch (HUB MDI) | Straight Through Ethernet Cable | Straight Through Ethernet Cable | Hardcode to Match Both Devices | Crossover |