Network+ N10-009 Building a Copper Cable
A straight-through cable has the same pinout on both ends, meaning each wire connects to the same pin number at both connectors. It’s commonly used to connect different devices like a computer to a switch or router.
Straight-THrough Cable (Patch Cable)
Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable.
Key Terms
Straight-THrough Cable (Patch Cable)
Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable.
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
Endpoint device that connect to a piece of data communications equipment or DCE (e.g. laptops, desktops, servers, and routers)
Data Communication Equipment (DCE)
Includes things like switches, modems, hubs, and bridges.
Crossover Cable
Swaps the send and receive pins on the other end of the cable when the connector and its pinout are created.
Medium Dependant Interface Crossover (MDIX)
Automated way to electronicaly simulate a crossover cable even if using a straigh-through patch cable.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Straight-THrough Cable (Patch Cable) | Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable. |
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) | Endpoint device that connect to a piece of data communications equipment or DCE (e.g. laptops, desktops, servers, and routers) |
Data Communication Equipment (DCE) | Includes things like switches, modems, hubs, and bridges. |
Crossover Cable | Swaps the send and receive pins on the other end of the cable when the connector and its pinout are created. |
Medium Dependant Interface Crossover (MDIX) | Automated way to electronicaly simulate a crossover cable even if using a straigh-through patch cable. |