answersLogoWhite

0

1. Expensive as you need to buy a router or switch to successfully create a network.

2. Requires more wiring than a crossover cable when only dealing with two computers.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is also called a straight through-cable?

a patch cable is aslo called a straight-through cable


Straight- through cable is used to connect?

How can I configure straight through cable?


Compare the advantages and disadvantages of cross cable and straight cable connection?

1. straigth cable are more effective than the crossover cable....


Which cable is used to connect a router to a switch in packet tracer?

A straight-through ethernet cable.


What cable is used to connect computer to a switch?

Straight through ethernet cable (CAT 5/5e/6)


How many pairs are used on a straight through cable?

When using a straight through cable for networking, only 3 pairs are used.


When looking at a network cable that is not labeled describe how you can tell if the cable is a straight through cable or a crossover cable?

straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed


When looking at a network cable is not labeled describe how you can tell if the cable is a straight through cable or a crossover cable?

straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed


When looking at a network cable that is not labeled describe how you can tell if the cable is a straight-through cable or a crossover cable.?

straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed


Why should you use straight cable when connecting two different devices?

Same device----> crossover cable Different device->Straight through cable


What type of cable should be used to connect switch to hub?

You need to use a straight type of connection. 568A or 568B depending which type your network is using.


What cable is used to connect server and router among crossover and straight-through cable?

Crossover