recommended for extended use, as it violates the IEEE specification for 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit and 1000 Mbit Ethernet networks.
Pinouts for both the workstation and crossover cables are shown below.
Note: These pinouts are for cables used on 10 Mbit and 100 Mbit networks only. Cables used for Gigabit networks must use all 8 wires.
Pin |
|
Number | Signal |
1 | Transmit+ |
2 | Transmit- |
3 | Receive+ |
4 | Unused |
5 | Unused |
6 | Receive- |
7 | Unused |
8 | Unused |
Pinout for Workstation or "Straight Through" Cable
10 Mbit or 100 Mbit Networks Only
Asanté FriendlyNET™ GigaNIX™ 1000TA/TPC | 10 |