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Resolved Extending the network to next block

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by trishanth, 2010/04/28.

  1. 2010/04/28
    trishanth

    trishanth Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi
    i have a Windows server and i got 2switches, 1router and 1firewall in my network. Now we are extending our building to the next block. So i need to extend my network connections too. So how can i connect a new switch to the network. Is it enough if i connect through a cat5 cable from 1 switch to another switch and take it from there. Am i gonna face any problems by doing so or is there a better way to connect this new switch to the network.

    Thanks,
    TRI
     
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    How far away is the other building?
    Sounds like it will be a job for Fiber.

    Waiting for your reply.
     
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    trishanth

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    its just next suite we have a wall seperating dats all
     
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    TonyT

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    Close enough for copper.
    Just run a cat5 from the switch uplink port to a new switch.
    You can daisy chain switches, all the way to 254 IP addresses.

    However, when I setup office suites in close promimity as yours, I use a separate cat5 from router to the switches in each office section. That makes it easier to t-shoot network issues. And label each run at the termination panel (where router is located) with some type of tag.
     
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    trishanth

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    I already have 2 switches in the network and the one we are adding is the 3rd one, I heard that the network may face some new problems due to heavy load, Is it true ??

    Also can anyone help me out in identifying the uplink port on the existing switches.

    Thanks in advance.
    TRI
     
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    TonyT

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    The only potential slows would be due to how the server is configured, what it's used for, etc.

    Switches generally have numbered ports, sometimes the uplink port is marked as such. If only numbers, the uplink is usually the last number.

    Best to check the specs of the switches at their manufacturer sites. Older switches/hubs don't have an uplink port thus you must use a crossover cable when daisy chaining them.
     
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    trishanth

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    We use the server for sharing files , exchange server is also on the same server Its a Small business Server 2008. I have two existing switches already connected to each other. One of the model number is Linksys EF3124. I read the manual of the switch as u said and it doesnt mention anything abt the uplink port but it says AUTO MDI/MDI-X ports which means it automatically detects the cables and it configures automatically . SO i think i can add the new switch to any port . What say?? . Now i have one more doubt as is said i have two switches and the EF3124 switch is the primary switch from the router and there is seconday switch. So if i connect this new switch to the primary switch is it gonna disable the already existing second switch ???.
     
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    From the manual:

    http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/EF3124/download

    Connecting to Other Switches, Hubs, Bridges and Repeaters

    Each port on an Ethernet Switch can also be used to uplink to another switch, hub, bridge or repeater, serving as an uplink port. These ports will automatically detect what kind of cable is connected, either cross-over or straightthrough, and adjust for that cable.
     
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