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HwB: Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable

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Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable

This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or for connecting two Ethernet stations back-to-back without a hub. It works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.

RJ45 FEMALE CONNECTOR (To network interface card 1).
RJ45 FEMALE CONNECTOR (To network interface card 2).

RJ45 MALE CONNECTOR to network interface card 1.
RJ45 MALE CONNECTOR to network interface card 2.

Name NIC1 NIC2 Name
TX+ 1 3 RX+
TX- 2 6 RX-
RX+ 3 1 TX+
RX- 6 2 TX-
Note 1: It's important that each pair is kept as a pair. TX+ & TX- must be in the pair, and RX+ & RX- must together in another pair. (Just as the table above shows).
Note 2: You could also connect 4-4, 5-5, 7-7, 8-8.
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