What is the difference between a patch cable and a cross-over cable?

Phone Contact
Landline 06 343-9212
Mobile 021 1219550
or email us here :)
PC or Laptop is:
Running really slow?
Virus warnings?
Vista/XP Issues?
We can help!
Advertise on the web?
Look no further, we
can sort you out!
Try Wanganui.org for
great exposure!
Need information?
Need advice?
We can offer both!
Contact us today!

	Host your website, domain and email services! We are happy to look after your hosting requirements. We can provide domain purchase, DNS, website hosting and email services. We'll make sure your domain stays up! >> - more

Broadband, computer or laptop fixed at home?

We can come to you! If you are somewhere in the Wanganui district, we'll fix your computer, laptop, or virus problems as you watch. We can make sure your broadband works as well.>> - more

What is the difference between a patch cable and a cross-over cable?

A patch cable is basically your common everyday cable. A patch cable is basically your common everyday cable. It is used to connect your NICs or other devices to your hub/switch or what have you. With a patch cable the signal goes straight through. A cross over cable is a specialized cable. It basically has three roles: 1) It is used if you wish to connect two computers together without using a hub. 2) It can be used to uplink one hub to another in situations where an uplink port isn't available. 3) It is can be used to daisy chain on a network device like a Cable modem in some situation. When constructing a network it is a good idea to use a different color of network cable for Cross-over cables. This helps prevent potential confusion.