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.
| Name |
NIC1 |
NIC2 |
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.
Contributors: Joakim Ögren, Jim C?, Jason
D. Pero , Oscar
Fernandez Sierra, Cayce Balara, Jeffrey R. Broido, Patrick
Smart
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