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Straight Cable is used to connect a device to a different type of devices

Eg:

PC to a Switch

PC to a Hub

Switch to a Router E.t.c.

Cross Cable is used to connect a device to a similar type of devices

Eg:

PC to PC

Switch to Switch E.t.c.

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