Solved: packet tracer and 2950

eng_karim · ‎02-20-2010

after enabling router ports and before any config why I get connectivity on link R---SW2960 and no connectivity on link R --- SW2950

and the port is enabled on SW 2950

but I get this line on show command

Switch#show int fa 0/1
FastEthernet0/1 is down, line protocol is down (disabled)

Kevin Dorrell · ‎02-21-2010

... or it could be that you are using crossed cables. Between a router and a switch, you should use a straight cable. The 2960 has auto-crossover detection, but the 2950 does not, so the 2960 can compensate for having the wrong type of cable.

Kevin Dorrell

Luxembourg

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glen.grant · ‎02-21-2010

One end or the other is not turned up or a bug in the program. If it lets you post configs maybe you can post here.

Kevin Dorrell · ‎02-21-2010

... or it could be that you are using crossed cables. Between a router and a switch, you should use a straight cable. The 2960 has auto-crossover detection, but the 2950 does not, so the 2960 can compensate for having the wrong type of cable.

Kevin Dorrell

Luxembourg