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To connect two devices of the same type together.
e.g. You would use a crossover cable to connect a router to another router, a switch to another switch or a computer to another computer.
If you are connecting diferent devices together, such as a router to a switch, a straight through cable should be used.
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Which type of cable would you use to directly connect the NICs with?
Crossover
Which cable does a switch use to Connect to a hub?
Crossover
What port on the hub would you use if was using a straight-through cable to connect another hub to the network?
The "uplink" port. If it doesn't have one, you will have to use a crossover cable.
How do you share file between two laptop by LAN cable?
Use a crossover cable.
How do you use a crossover cable?
be more specific in what you are trying to accomplish
What would happen if you connected 2 laptops together?
you can network two laptops if you use a crossover network cable.
What cable would you use to connect two computers together using their NIC?
CROSSOVER Im in CET too ;)
Which cable do you use to connect a laptop to destop machine?
If both have a network connection you can use a crossover network cable.
What application uses a crossover cable?
Usually older Ethernet switches needed to be connected using a crossover cable. Now, most modern switches have auto-crossover feature that lets you use a straight Ethernet cable. You could also connect two computers using a crossover cable, but like with switches, most Ethernet interfaces on computers also support auto-crossover.
If you were going to connect two personal computer together in a single network using the network ports on each personal computer what type of cable would you use?
You would want to use get a crossover cable.
Can you use a ethernet cable as a transfer cable for xbox 360?
Yes, but it has to be a Crossover Cable, and I think it has to be RJ-45.
How much space do you need to use the Body Solid Powerline Cable Crossover Machine?
You will need about a 10' X 4' area to use the Body Solid Powerline Cable Crossover Machine.
