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Ethernet Cabling
Ethernet cabling is an important discussion, especially if you are planning on taking the Cisco
exams. Three types of Ethernet cables are available:
- Straight-through cable
- Crossover cable
- Rolled cable
Straight-Through Cable
The straight-through cable is used to connect the following:
- Host to switch or hub
- Router to switch or hub
Crossover Cable
The crossover cable can be used to connect the following:
- Switch to switch
- Hub to hub
- Host to host
- Hub to switch
- Router direct to host
Rolled Cable
Although rolled cable isn’t used to connect any Ethernet connections together, you can use a
rolled Ethernet cable to connect a host to a router console serial communication (com) port.
If you have a Cisco router or switch, you would use this cable to connect your PC running
HyperTerminal to the Cisco hardware. Eight wires are used in this cable to connect serial
devices, although not all eight are used to send information, just as in Ethernet networking.
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