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.
a patch cable is aslo called a straight-through cable
How can I configure straight through cable?
1. straigth cable are more effective than the crossover cable....
A straight-through ethernet cable.
Straight through ethernet cable (CAT 5/5e/6)
When using a straight through cable for networking, only 3 pairs are used.
straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed
straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed
straight through is same pin out both ends. crossover has transmit and receive lines reversed
Same device----> crossover cable Different device->Straight through cable
You need to use a straight type of connection. 568A or 568B depending which type your network is using.
Crossover