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Pretest Module 3 - Alejaga

Straight through cables have matching wired pins on both ends and are used to connect devices of different types, like connecting a computer to a router. Crossover cables have different wiring standards on each end (one end is T568A and the other is T568B) and are used to connect two devices of the same type, like connecting two computers directly. For home networks using a router or modem, a straight through cable is generally needed to connect the router's WAN port to the modem's LAN port.

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Pretest Module 3 - Alejaga

Straight through cables have matching wired pins on both ends and are used to connect devices of different types, like connecting a computer to a router. Crossover cables have different wiring standards on each end (one end is T568A and the other is T568B) and are used to connect two devices of the same type, like connecting two computers directly. For home networks using a router or modem, a straight through cable is generally needed to connect the router's WAN port to the modem's LAN port.

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Pre-test:
1. What is the difference between a straight through and crossover cable?
Answer:
A straight through cable is a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local area
networks to connect a computer to a network hub such as a router. This type of cable is also
sometimes called a patch cable and is an alternative to wireless connections where one or more
computers access a router through a wireless signal. On a straight through cable, the wired pins
match. Straight through cable use one wiring standard: both ends use T568A wiring standard or
both ends use T568B wiring standard. The following figure shows a straight through cable of
which both ends are wired as the T568B standard. While A crossover Ethernet cable is a type
of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly. Unlike straight through
cable, the RJ45 crossover cable uses two different wiring standards: one end uses the T568A
wiring standard, and the other end uses the T568B wiring standard. The internal wiring of
Ethernet crossover cables reverses the transmit and receive signals. It is most often used to
connect two devices of the same type: e.g., two computers (via network interface controller) or
two switches to each other.
2. Do I need a straight through or crossover cable?
Answer:
Straight-through cable used when you want to connect two devices of different types and
it helps you connect a router’s WAN port to a cable or DSL modem’s LAN port. While
crossover you should use when you want to connect two devices of the same type. You can
connect two switches/hubs by using the normal port in both switches/hubs. But for me do I need
is straight through its because now adays we used modem or router Wi-Fi, therefore the straight
through need to be configure to give a connectivity or LAN port in our home.

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