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Crossover Cable

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:39 am
Similar to a null-modem cable, with the exception that the crossover cable is used for Ethernet connections, where the CTS (clear to send) and RTS (ready to send) lines are crossed over. On a null-modem cable the Tx (transmit) and Rx (Recieve) lines are crossed over.