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Chapter 3: Cable Menu Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable
Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable
This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or for connecting two Ethernet stations
back-to-back without a hub. It works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.(To network interface card 1).
(To network interface card 2).
RJ45 MALE CONNECTOR to network interface card 1.
RJ45 MALE CONNECTOR to network interface card 2.NameNIC1NIC2 Name
TX+ 1 3 RX+
TX- 2 6 RX-
RX+ 3 1 TX+
RX- 6 2 TX-Note 1: It's important that each pair is kept as a pair. TX+ & TX- must be in the pair, and
RX+ & RX- must together in another pair. (Just as the table above shows).Note 2: You could also connect 4-4, 5-5, 7-7, 8-8.
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