Other Terms Flashcards

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Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)

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An automated way to electronically simulate a crossover cable connector even if using a straight-through patch cable

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Data Communications Equipment (DCE)

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Includes things like switches, modems, hubs, and bridges

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Crossover Cable

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Swaps the send and receive pins on the other end of the cable when the connector and its pinout are created

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Straight-Through Cable (Patch Cable)

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Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable

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Straight-Through Cable (Patch Cable)

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Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable

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Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)

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An automated way to electronically simulate a crossover cable connector even if using a straight-through patch cable

The switch does this electronically

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Plenum Cable

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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)

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