Ethernet Cable Types

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Vocabulary flashcards covering common cable types and their purposes.

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Straight-through cable

Ethernet cable used to connect different device types, such as a PC to a switch or a router.

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Crossover cable

Ethernet cable used to connect identical device types directly, such as PC-to-PC or switch-to-switch connections.

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Patch cable

General term for a short Ethernet cable; may be wired as either straight-through or crossover.

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Serial cable

Legacy cable designed for serial (non-Ethernet) communication between devices.