Ethernet port specification/cable type on AP 1100/1200

[pblume]

When connecting a Catalyst switch to an AP 1100/1200 ethernet port, what type of ethernet cable can I use - a straight-thru cable and/or a x-over cable? In the Cisco docs for describing how to connect locally to the AP ethernet port via a laptop, it says you can use either a straight-thru or x-over cable. This leads me to believe that the ethernet port will auto-sense the TX and RX pairs. Is this correct? Therefore, the cable between the Cat switch and the AP can be straight-thru or cross-over?

I'm assuming that this will also be the case when using inline power to power the APs (i.e., it will sense which pairs the FLP pulse is on and make that pair the RX pair)?

I'm used to hard-coding the speed and duplex of ethernet ports. Can I hard-code the AP ethernet port (full duplex and 100 Mb/s) without effecting how inline power works?

Answers to any of the above question would be appreciated.

Thanks

[srdja]

You have to connect switch and AP with straight cable (not with crossover).

Best regards,

Srdja

[melisei]

-The RX and TX pair are always the same on an Cat5 cable. Pins 1,2,3, and 6 are used for the two pairs, 1and2 one pair, 3 and 6 the second pair. Cisco uses the same wires to transmit power, other companies use the remaining wires for that (4578).

With the new 802.3af, the power can be brovided in both wais, the end device should be able to detect the power and use it.

- Under interface configuration you can hardcode the speed and duplex. That would not interfere with PoE other than the fact that after changing one of those (speed or duplex) the AP will restart.

I hope this helps,

ME