Ethernet Patch Cables
| Straight Cable | - for Host → Switch (or hub) connections, eg: a 'normal' patch cable. |
| Crossover Cable | - for Host → Host direct connections, eg: TX and RX pairs are 'crossed over'. |
| T568A or T568B? | - it doesn't really matter, but T568B is preferred. Use the same at each end; or it's a crossover! |
| Gigabit Cables | - these utilise all four pairs; therefore a gigabit crossover cable must cross all four pairs as shown. |
T568B Straight
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T568A Straight
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10/100BaseT Crossover
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RJ45 Modular Plug
Gigabit T568B Crossover
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Gigabit T568A Crossover
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