0
No and Yes. It depends upon the switch. Most switches have an "Uplink" port that is already reversed, so you just connect them with a regular Cat5 cable. Other switches are "Autosensing" and the port itself configures for the correct cable. Very old switches may need a crossover cable. If unsure, just try it and see if you get connectivity. You will not damage anything with the wrong cable, you just wont be able to connect.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoAn eathernet cross over cable is suggested when using a hub.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the method to connect two hubs together?
you will need a crossover cable to do it. Just plug it in Gaurav Phade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will need a crossover cable to connect hubs that have no uplink ports. However if the hubs have uplink ports you can get away with using a normal CAT5 ethernet cable. Some of the larger TP-Link hubs are usually designed so that every port on the hub can act as an uplink port! Regards Phillip Hurrell Cert IT & Comp (Open)
What cables do you need for backing up a routers IOS and the configuration file to a TFTP server?
A crossover cable. Some call them console cables.
Can you network two computer using RJ-45 straight cables without hub?
Unfortunately not. RJ45 Straight cables, are for use with hubs / switches and routers. If you want to network 2 pc's together without a hub, you need a cross over RJ45 cable. Hope this helps be safe Cadishead Computers
How many hubs will you need to connect two offices 250 meters apart?
Assuming Ethernet, the maximum distance is 100 meters, so you could theoretically do it with 2 hubs (switches).
For devices that do not autosense which connection requires a crossover cable?
Connections between any two equipments of the same kind. For purposes of cabling, you can consider computers and routers as one kind of equipment, and switches and hubs as another kind. This aids in remembering which cable to use. So, you need a crossover cable to connect computer-computer; computer-router; router-router; hub-hub; hub-switch; switch-switch.
Why crossover configuration of unshielded twisted-pair UTP for Ethernet cable is needed in connecting 2 PCs through Ethernet interface?
It is needed because you need to reverse the signals of a transmit line to a receive signal line. This is what network connectivity devices do, such as hubs, switches, etc. If you aren't using a connection device then the cable has to do that job.
How can two switches be connected?
Traditionally, two switches can be connected together with a crossover cable. A crossover cable should be used whenever two of the same network devices need to be connected together. e.g. Connecting a router to another router, a switch to another switch or a PC to another PC. Using a crossover cable is not always necessary however. Most new network devices include a feature named Auto-MDIX (Medium Dependant Interface Crossover). Auto-MDIX detects what type of cable is connected and automatically changes its own configuration to enable data transmission to the other device. i.e. It does not matter if you use a straight through cable or crossover cable on Auto-MDIX enabled devices. Both will work.
What equipment will a technician need to terminate a crossover cable?
RJ-45 plugs, wire strippers, and a crimp tool will be needed. Depending on how you terminate cables, you may need other tools.
How do you tell if the hubs are locked on f350?
Most trucks with locking hubs have little switches on the front tires, int he center. Depending on how far they are turned, the wheels will be locked or unlocked. If the 350 is less than twenty years old, you probably don't need to lock the hubs yourself, it will be automatic when you shift into four-wheel drive.
Are spcial tool required when working with cat 5 cabliling to create patch or crossover cables?
Yes, it's required. You need a special tool to fix the connectors.
What is a collection of computers and peripherals that are connected together to share hardware software and data called?
Simple answer is a network, in which it is connected together via network cables, switches, hubs and/or routers. Another possible answer ( due to the broad scope of the description ) could be a server farm, failover cluster, or computer cluster. Each of which would need to researched separately.
A network technician is asked to examine an existing switched network Following this examination the technician makes recommendations for adding new switches where needed and replacing existing equi?
well, if they are all REAL switches and not hubs, there is probably really no need, unless capacity is an issue. If you have hubs, they are bottlenecks and force the computers to wait in line to transmit packets therefore less reliable and slower.
