Basically with a patch cable can can send data one direction at a time, whereas the crossover cable can send and receive data simultaneously. A crossover cable is needed when directly connecting one PC to another PC via ethernet cables. For a slightly better view of the difference here is a picture for you. Straight through patch cables have each pin wired to the same pin on the opposite connector, no matter what color code sequence is used. RJ45 Network cables may follow the 568A or 568B specification. A straight through cable using the 568A specification is shown here. Crossover Cables are used: Connecting a computer to a computer. The term “crossover cable” is a bit generic, but in general it refers to copper-based, twisted-pair Ethernet cables. So this would include Category-5, Category-5E and Category-6 cabling.
Crossover Ethernet Cable Software IMonitor(The ethernet interface monitor) v.1.0 iMonitor is a tool to detect the physical availability of the Ethernet cable.Some times it is very necessary for programs to know if there is broken Ethernet cable connected. A crossover cable is only required when interconnecting two devices with the same functionality. Another significant difference between crossover cables and standard patch cables is that each type will have different wire arrangement in the cable for serving different purposes. If you hold up both ends of the cable and compare the pin-outs, you.
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What i have is on both a built in ethernet or network adaptor and an ethernet cable connecting them both directly.
This i understand is all i need.
Really simple set up.
The desktop however is on 2000 pro os and the laptop is on xp home.
They wont connect and share files. And one asks me to make a floppy disk to configure the network or something which is no good as my laptop only has a cd drive.
errrrr!!
Does anyone have any clue how to connect these 2 computers as i would be of great use. And would be much appreciated.
Any ideas please write to me at.
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Identifying Patch Cables VS. Crossover Cables
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[Q] How can I visually distinguish a patch cable from a crossover cable? [A] Assuming that your cable has been produced using correct and certified materials, this is pretty easy: Patch Cable - If you are holding the cable with the copper contacts facing upward and the RJ45 plug pointed away from you, it should be easy to see the individual pairs through the clear plug. The first wire from left to right should be the white/orange wire. This will be followed by orange, white/green, blue, white/blue, green, white/brown, brown. NOTE: both ends of the cable will have this wiring configuration. Crossover Cable - Using the same visual orientation, verify that one end of the cable has the wiring configuration listed above. If you have a crossover cable, one end will start with the white/green wire. This will be followed be green, white/orange, blue, white/blue, orange, white/brown, brown. NOTE: Once again, on the crossover cable the ends will be different. If you have a cable tester, it can also verify your cable as being either a patch or crossover. A patch cable plugged into a test will read 12345678. A crossover cable will read 36145278 . These are the quickest and easiest ways to properly identify your cable. CAT 5 Cable Company sells CAT 6, CAT 5E, and CAT 5 Patch and Crossover cables in 9 colors, custom fit to any length up to 328 feet. RELATED FAQ QUESTION: What is the difference between patch and crossover cable? Keywords: CAT 5E Patch Cable, CAT 6 Patch Cable |