• Types of Cables
  • Straight through
    • Used to connect dissimilar devices except PC-router
    • Examples : PC-switch, PC-hub, hub-switch, router-switch
  • Cross-over
    • Used to connect similar devices + PC-router (on the ethernet port)
    • Examples : PC-PC, hub-hub, switch-switch, router-router
  • Rollover (= console)
    • Used to connect PC-router (on the console port)

• Types of Connectors
  • RJ45 (Registered Jack) --> twisted pair
  • BNC (British Naval Connector) & T-connector (Tee connector) --> coaxial
  • Optical connector --> optical fiber