Crossover and straight-through cables are used to connect switch ports or interfaces to network devices. Consult the table below to see when to use each of these cable types. Find the device in the left-hand column and match it up with another device in the top row. The intersection of these two devices gives you the cable type used to connect them together.
Hub |
Switch |
Router |
Workstation |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Hub |
Crossover |
Crossover |
Straight |
Straight |
Switch |
Crossover |
Crossover |
Straight |
Straight |
Router |
Straight |
Straight |
Crossover |
Crossover |
Workstation |
Straight |
Straight |
Crossover |
Crossover |