>The rule is:
>connecting devices of the same OSI layer, use cross-over cable.
>connecting devices of different layers, use straight through.
>A workstation is considered layer3.
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>Bernard
Excellent rule! I hadn't thought of it but it's very useful.
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>Your analogy is incorrect, you do no use a cross over cable between a switch
>and a router, you must use a straight through cable. Switch to Switch or
>Hub to Hub, or client to router do require a crossover, client to switch,
>client to hub and router to switch/hub do not.
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>Louie
>
> Since time immemorial and pre-industrial, 'greed' has been the
>accusation
>hurled at the rich by the concrete-bound illiterates who were unable to
>conceive of the source of wealth or of the motivation of those who produce
>it.
> -- Ayn Rand
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>Client - Anything : Straight
>Switch -Hub/Switch- Router : Cross over
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>Here is a handy hint for you Rover. Your name = Rover . This rhymes as "
>Cross- rover "..And Rover is into the business of connecting Switches and
>Routers , Therefore use " Cross-Rover".
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>I am not playing the fool. I have seen very senior guys fumbling around for
>long hours when they realise the cable selection error.
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>Ok bud. I am sure you will neve never make the error on cables Rover =
>Cross"rover = for Swiches -> Routers / Hubs
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>helo,
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>What is general rule of thumb for cabling tow networking devices? In other
>words: when should I use cross-over, roll-over or straight-through cables to
>connect tow networking devices
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>Thanks
>
>Rover
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