NETGEAR WGR614 v4 Reference Manual page 105

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
The WGR614 v4 router incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each
TM
LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port
should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.
connecting to a router, switch, or hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct
configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto
Uplink TM will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
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