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Ethernet Cross Over Cable
Ethernet RJ-45 Male Connector
Ethernet Cross Over Cable Pinout
| Name | Color on NIC1 | NIC1 | NIC2 | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX+ | White/Orange | 1 | 3 | RX+ |
| TX- | Orange | 2 | 6 | RX- |
| RX+ | White/Green | 3 | 1 | TX+ |
| - | Blue | 4 | 7 | - |
| - | White/Blue | 5 | 8 | - |
| RX- | Green | 6 | 2 | TX- |
| - | White/Brown | 7 | 4 | - |
| - | Brown | 8 | 5 | - |
For a full description of what an Ethernet cross over cable is and why they are used, read What is an Ethernet crossover cable?
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