Can I Connect a Switch to Another Switch?

Daisy-chaining network switches
You can daisy-chain network switches together. ... Just pick a port on both switches and use a patch cable to connect the switches to each other via these ports. And if your switch has ports with differing speeds, use the fastest ports to connect the switches to one another.

Is it bad to daisy chain network switches?

Daisy-chaining switches together is generally considered safe, but not recommended if at all possible. Doing so comes with some risks that can cause chaos on a network. If you absolutely have to daisy-chain switches together, the general rule of thumb is to not connect more than three switches with each other.

Do you need a crossover cable to connect two switches?

A straight-through cable is used in local area networks to connect different devices like a computer to a network hub such as a router, router and switch, PC and switch, and so on. ... A crossover cable is only required when interconnecting two devices with the same functionality.

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