Connection between NIC card and Hub

In a straight-throughcable, wire 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are the same as wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. The straight through cable is used to connect the NIC card and the hub.

Table 0-2

 

Straight Through Cabling

Wire

Becomes

1

1

2

2

3

3

6

6

Connection between Hub and Hub

In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cable is used in connecting hubs directly.

Table 0-3

 

Crossover Cabling

Wire

Becomes

1

3

2

6

3

1

6

2

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