In a crossover cable, as opposed to a "straight through" cable, the transmit (TX) pin on one … See more

Geeks of a certain age will remember just how prized and useful crossover cables were before home Wi-Fi or network hubs that mere mortals could afford became commonpla… See more

You can simply buy a pre-made crossover cable if you need one, but if you want to make one of the exact length you need, the classic way of making a crossover cable is to use a cri… See more

Here's the real kicker: you probably don't need a crossover cable for direct connections. At least, you don't if your network gear is fairly recent. That's thanks to a featur… See more