Thread: Gigabit Ethernet and Virgin Router
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Old 10-10-2010, 20:17   #3
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Re: Gigabit Ethernet and Virgin Router
As regards the uplink port part of your question, most(all?) home grade switches won't have a dedicated uplink port, just plug a network cable between any point on the virgin equipment and your switch. A normal network cable will do, the days of needing crossover cables are pretty much over as pretty much all router/switch ports now with switch automatically to suit the cable.

Plug the homeplugs into the virgin router, no point taking up ports on the gigabit switch when the devices won't use that speed.
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