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6 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet
cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving
wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a
“crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to
differentiate between the two types.
Your adapter supports both straight-through and crossover cables.
For more information on the type of cable you need, see Chapter 2.
Connecting to Broadband Modems
When you connect your adapter to a broadband modem, it is
important to use either the cable that came with your modem or
the same type of cable. Many modems use a crossover cable to
connect to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet
cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.
Straight-Through
Ethernet Cable
In a straight-
through cable,
the order of the
colored wires is the
same at both ends.
Crossover
Ethernet Cable
In a crossover
cable, the order of
the colored wires
is different at
both ends.