Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
What type of cable should I be using? (continued)
What´s the difference between a crossover cable and a
The wiring in crossover and
LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram.
*The wires with colored backgrounds may have white stripes and may be denoted that way in diagrams found elsewhere.
How to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable:
The main way to tell the difference between the two cable types is to compare the wiring order on the ends of the cable. If the wiring is the same on both sides, it is
All you need to remember to properly configure the cables is the pinout order of the two cable ends and the following rules:
A
A crossover cable has different ends
It makes no functional difference which standard you follow for
When to use a crossover cable and when to use a
Computer to an normal port on a Hub/Switch –
Hub/Switch uplink port to another Hub/Switch normal port -
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