2006-10-21 07:14:25 · 2 answers · asked by tosy2k2002 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Cross over cables are for connecting two devices without the use of a hub or switch.
Ethernet ports (100base T) have 2 out and 2 in lines, if you used a straight cable, the out lines would be meeting up with the out lines on the other computer, b ut in a cross over cable, it switches it so the outlines of your computer go to hte in lines of the other computer, and visa versa.
A network switch has ports with out and in lines that have been switched. This is why you use straight threw cables when connecting your computer to a switch.
2006-10-21 07:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by jomanscool2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cross-over cable allows you to connect two computers directly without using a hub or a switch.
2006-10-21 07:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋