COMPUTER NETWORKING

PHYSICAL LAYER AND TRANSMISSION MEDIA

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of cable connection would be used in Packet Tracer to connect a FastEthernet port on a PC to a switch port?
A
Console cable
B
Crossover cable
C
Fiber
D
Straight-through cable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"The fastEthernet ports on a router and a switch are both RJ-45 ports. It means we have similar devices on both ends. So a crossover cable must be used here."

Detailed explanation-2: -6. Which type of cable connection would be used in Packet Tracer to connect a FastEthernet port on a PC to a switch port? Explanation: A FastEthernet straight-through cable is used to connect the FastEthernet0 port on a PC to a switch port.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert Answer. Rollover cable is used to establish a connection between a workstation or a dumb terminal with a console port on a switch and router. Hence it is the correct option.

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