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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You have purchased a new router that you need to configure. You need to connect a workstation to the router’s console port to complete the configuration tasks.<br />Which type of cable would you most likely use?
A
Rollover
B
Straight-through
C
RG6
D
Crossover
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You have purchased a new router that you need to configure. You need to connect a workstation to the router’s console port to complete the configuration tasks. Which type of cable would you most likely use? Use a rollover cable to connect a workstation to the console port of a router or a switch.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crossover cable connects with a router’s LAN port with switch/hub normal port. You should use straight-through cable when you want to connect two devices of different types. You should use a crossover cable when you want to connect two devices of the same type.

Detailed explanation-3: -A rollover cable can be used to connect a workstation or dumb terminal to the console port on the back of a Cisco router or switch. Both ends of the cable built will have RJ-45 connectors on them.

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