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a patch cable is aslo called a straight-through cable
How can I configure straight through cable?
A straight cable will be sharper, have less play in the system.
Broadcast and cable television operators use long-haul applications
straight cable
Same device----> crossover cable Different device->Straight through cable
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A straight-through ethernet cable.
Straight through ethernet cable (CAT 5/5e/6)
Use a CAT-5, also known as an Ethernet cable.
yes..........always straight cable use two dissimilar devices.........
straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed