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When should I use a crossover cable?

Why use a crossover cable?

I have a DSL Modem, D-Link 4 port Router and a hub. How should I use the crossover calbes and the regulat cat-5 calbes?

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Mancoi

adam_pedley

Cross over cables are for between devices such as hubs and switches.

Straight through are for between hubs/switches and end user devices such as computers

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Rob Williams

Sorry Adam, only saw you first post before adding my comments.

rairdonm

Computer to computer as well.

The--Captain

If you remember the days of null modem cables, you can make a decent analogy.

Cheers,
-Jon

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Thanks for the clarification.
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Thank you mancoi,
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