text: how to connect between two swicth ? (networking computer)? i have a tons of questions. here is one : how to connect between two swicth . should i use "crossover cable" or "straight cable" (uplink to uplink port). i heard to connect between two hub use "crossover cable" (uplink-uplink). and swicth to hub use "crossover cable" (uplink-usual port)   thank you very much for your help. connecting like devices (ie.. switch to switch, or router to router) requires a cross over. some of the newer switches have smart ports which will accept either type of cable, as for requiring a router for each switch, poppycock, adding two switches together should be fine, anything above and make sure the switches support spanning tree, if not you leave your self open to broadcast storms.