<P> An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly . It is most often used to connect two devices of the same type : e.g. two computers ( via network interface controller ) or two switches to each other . By contrast , patch cables or straight through cables are used to connect devices of different types , such as a computer to a network switch or Ethernet hub . </P>
when do you use a crossover ethernet cable
to connect computing devices together directly