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Identifying cable configuration types

Select the appropriate cable configuration types from the lists.
 
between:
- Straight-through 
or
- Crossover
### Cable Configurations

#### Introduction
Understanding the correct type of cable to use between network devices is essential for setting up a properly functioning network. The following configuration options help you differentiate between when to use a straight-through cable and when to use a crossover cable.

#### Cable Types:

1. **Straight-through Cable**:
   - This is used to connect dissimilar devices. For example, a switch to a router.

2. **Crossover Cable**:
   - This cable type is used to connect similar devices. For example, a switch to another switch.

### Configurations:

#### 1. Switch to Router
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 2. Switch to PC
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 3. PC to PC
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 4. Hub to Hub
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 5. Hub to PC
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 6. Hub to Switch
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

#### 7. Router to PC
- **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu.
  - **Choices**:
    - Straight-through
    - Crossover

By selecting the appropriate type of cable from the drop-down menus for each device configuration, you can ensure the optimal setup for your network connections.
Transcribed Image Text:### Cable Configurations #### Introduction Understanding the correct type of cable to use between network devices is essential for setting up a properly functioning network. The following configuration options help you differentiate between when to use a straight-through cable and when to use a crossover cable. #### Cable Types: 1. **Straight-through Cable**: - This is used to connect dissimilar devices. For example, a switch to a router. 2. **Crossover Cable**: - This cable type is used to connect similar devices. For example, a switch to another switch. ### Configurations: #### 1. Switch to Router - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 2. Switch to PC - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 3. PC to PC - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 4. Hub to Hub - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 5. Hub to PC - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 6. Hub to Switch - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover #### 7. Router to PC - **Cable Option**: Please select from the drop-down menu. - **Choices**: - Straight-through - Crossover By selecting the appropriate type of cable from the drop-down menus for each device configuration, you can ensure the optimal setup for your network connections.
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