Which type of cable must you use to connect two devices with MDI interfaces?

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Which type of cable must you use to connect two devices with MDI interfaces?

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Explanation: Use an Ethernet straight-through cable to connect an medium dependent interface (MDI) to an MDI-X port. Use a cross-over cable to connect an MDI to an MDI port, or an MDI-X to an MDI-X port.
Reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/hw/maintenance/5505guide/ASA5505HIG/pinouts.html

Note: MDI/MDIX is a type of Ethernet port connection using twisted pair cabling.

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