INSTALLING CABLES
In today networks,UTP
CABLES are commonly used to connect computers in a network.
CABLES are commonly used to connect computers in a network.
Depending on the
color codings,we have different cables like straight cable, cross cable and
roll-over cable.
color codings,we have different cables like straight cable, cross cable and
roll-over cable.
STRAIGHT CABLE
The cable used
between the PC and the hub/switch is called straight cable.
between the PC and the hub/switch is called straight cable.
Straight cable can be
used between
used between
PC – SWITCH
PC- HUB
HUB(UPLINK PORT) –
HUB
HUB
According to
TIA/EIA(Telecommunications industry standard/Electronics industry standard),we
have the following
TIA/EIA(Telecommunications industry standard/Electronics industry standard),we
have the following
two standards for
making straight cable:
making straight cable:
CROSS-OVER CABLE
The cable used to
connect two PCs is called cross-over cable.
connect two PCs is called cross-over cable.
Cross cable can be
used between:
used between:
PC – PC
HUB – HUB
SWITCH – SWITCH
