INSTALLING CABLES

In today networks,UTP CABLES are commonly used to connect computers in  a network.

Depending on the color codings,we have different cables like straight cable, cross cable and roll-over cable.

STRAIGHT CABLE
The cable used between the PC and the hub/switch is called straight cable.
Straight cable can be used between
PC - SWITCH
PC-  HUB
HUB(UPLINK PORT) - HUB

According to TIA/EIA(Telecommunications industry standard/Electronics industry standard),we have the following
two standards for making straight cable:



CROSS-OVER CABLE

The cable used to connect two PCs is called cross-over cable.
Cross cable can be used between:
PC - PC
HUB - HUB

SWITCH - SWITCH