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Straight thru or Cross over cable

Discussion in 'Networking' started by asteroid, Sep 28, 2013.

  1. asteroid

    asteroid

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    Hi guys, I have a query regarding Cisco which has confused me.
    Is cisco router ethernet port is connected to PC thru cross-over cable or straight thru ? I have seen packet tracer videos, in some a PC is connected via cross-over cable and some with straight.
    Which one is correct method ? I know router is connected thru console cable but my confusion is related to above query.
    Please help me out. Thanks
     
    asteroid, Sep 28, 2013
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  3. BSchwarz

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    The Cisco routers I have used required a crossover cable for the WAN side. I would use a crossover and if internet works then you know it's correct. If no internet access then use a straight-thru cable.
     
    BSchwarz, Sep 28, 2013
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  4. Tony D

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    Some modern Ethernet equipment doesn't care if you're using a straight or cross-over cable. They figure it out automatically.
     
    Tony D, Sep 29, 2013
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