What is a crossover cable?
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What is a crossover cable?
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A crossover cable is used to interconnect two network devices directly. The crossover cable is a Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Both connectors are crimped with the configuration in which pin 1 and pin 3 connections and pin 2 and pin 6 connections are crossed over.
A crossover cable is also known as a null modem. A crossover cable is used to connect one hub to another or one NIC to another.
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