Directly connecting like-devices, such as two computers, requires what type of UTP Ethernet cable?

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Directly connecting like-devices, such as two computers, requires what type of UTP Ethernet cable?

  • crossover
  • straight-through
  • STP
  • CAT 3

Explanation: Devices that are directly connected and use the same pins for transmit and receive require the use of a crossover cable in order to reverse the transmit function and receive function so that the devices can exchange data.

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