Other Terms Flashcards
Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)
An automated way to electronically simulate a crossover cable connector even if using a straight-through patch cable
Data Communications Equipment (DCE)
Includes things like switches, modems, hubs, and bridges
Crossover Cable
Swaps the send and receive pins on the other end of the cable when the connector and its pinout are created
Straight-Through Cable (Patch Cable)
Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable
Straight-Through Cable (Patch Cable)
Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable
Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)
An automated way to electronically simulate a crossover cable connector even if using a straight-through patch cable
The switch does this electronically
Plenum Cable
A special coating put on a UTP or an STP cable that provides a fire retardant chemical lay3er to the outer insulating jacket (cannot see use this)