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13 years ago

Web Server: The code auto-negotiation fails with a router?

Question# 1: I am implementing Web server on my own design. The code auto-negotiate with ethernet hub and switch, but not with a router. What could be possibly wrong with my code? Cross ...
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13 years ago

No MDI-X is the mechanism that can exchange the TX and RX pairs, so that you don't need crossover cables. This is an automatic process decided during autonegatiation.

When you connect the demo board to the laptop, switch or hub, is there a DHCP server answering the board? The router probably has a built-in one.