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Ethernet Cross Over Cable

 

Ethernet RJ-45 Male Connector

Ethernet RJ-45 Male

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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