straight cable
A straight-thru
is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections. A crossover is used to
connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting two hubs. A
crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the
Green set.
The purpose of a Crossover Ethernet cable is to directly connect one computer to another computer (or device) without going through a router, switch or hub. Here's how to make a standard cable: Cut into the plastic sheath about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the cut cable.


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