Ethernet Cable Types and Uses

Connecting two routers

Connecting two switches

Connecting a workstation to another workstation

Connecting a workstation to a network device

Pins 3 and 6

Pins 1 and 2

Pins 2 and 3

Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8

To connect two switches

To transmit and receive data

To provide power to devices

To manage network security

Gigabit Ethernet does not require a network switch

Gigabit Ethernet uses a different cable type

Gigabit Ethernet uses all four wire pairs

Gigabit Ethernet uses only two wire pairs

To connect a router to a network device

To connect a workstation to a switch

To connect two different types of devices

To connect two similar devices

Cable tester

Manual configuration

Auto-MDIX

Ethernet switch

IEEE 802.3

TIA-568B

ISO 9001

TIA-568A

Crossover cable

Coaxial cable

Fiber optic cable

Straight-through cable

They are always TIA-568A on one side and TIA-568B on the other

They are used for connecting to the internet

They are only used in gigabit Ethernet

They are used for connecting different devices

Workstation to switch

Router to switch

Workstation to network device

Switch to switch