physical difference between cat5 network and cat5 crossovercable

[trenchfoot]

i've never used crossover cable yet, but might and i'd like to know how to tell one from the other as far as their physical appearances are concerned? thx all twks2

 

[TunaBoo]

Hold up both ends together.

If going from left to right all the colors match up, it is normal cat5.

If wires (IIRC) 2 and 6 are switched, it is a crossover cable.

 

[trenchfoot]

TunaBoo thanks for the quick reply, you're a slice of heaven. bless you. twks2

 

[TunaBoo]

<< TunaBoo thanks for the quick reply, you're a slice of heaven. bless you. twks2 >>



Im more a slice of dung that smells like fish.

Anyway, Im not sure I got wires right. But just see if they are identical or not

 

[Bozo Galora]

with both jacks in hand side by side, tabs underneath -
1 on left goes to 3 on right
2 on left goes to 6 on right
3 on left goes to 1 on right
6 on left goes to 2 on right