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we used cross over cable ,coz cross over cable has two ends one end for tranmitting data and one end for receiving data ,thats why cross over used in peer to peer data connection.

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this is because straight cables are easiest to find everywhere, be it labs or anywhere else since straight cables are used for networking in practicality.

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Q: Why crossover cable is used for peer to peer network connection?
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