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How do you connect two pc's using lan?
Either use a crossover cable or connect them using a hub, switch, or router.
Must you use a hub to connect 3 PC's?
A hub or switch must be used to connect 3 PCs together. Two PCs can be connected using a single crossover cable.
Why can't you use a straight through cable to connect a computers NIC to a router's Ethernet port?
A straight cable is used to connect a PC to a hub, switch, or router.
How do you connect PC to switch hub using patch panel?
To connect a PC to a switch hub using a patch panel, first, run an Ethernet cable from the PC's network port to a designated port on the patch panel. Then, use another Ethernet cable to connect the corresponding port on the patch panel to a port on the switch hub. Ensure that both the patch panel and switch are properly powered and configured. This setup allows for organized cable management and easier network troubleshooting.
What type of cable should you use to connect PC after connect switch to switch?
To connect a PC to a switch you should use a straight through UTP cable.
Why we use straight cable to connect between the router and switch?
we use straight cable to connect between the router and switch as router and switch are different devices.
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.
Can you hook a laptop up to a PC?
Yes, you can connect directly via the use of a cross-over cable, or through a connectivity device such as a hub, switch, or router.
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.
What port on a hub from another hub to you use a straight through cable to connect to?
The "Crossover" port. (or MDI-X)
What is a straight cable?
In ethernet terms, a straight-through cable connects a client device to a hub, switch or router (straight-through meaning the connection is pin-to-pin, the opposite of a cross-over cable, which connects RX-TX and vice-versa).
Can you use a hub to connect three PCs?
Yes you acn use a hub to connect your computers. Just connect a cat5 network cable from each of your computers to the hub. It doesn't matter which port you plug the cat5 cable into on the hub. they are all the same. Also, if you might be interested in making your own cat5 cables. I have added a link on how to do ths.
