How to Test Crossover Cables
By Bryan Roberts
A crossover cable is a special type of Ethernet cable designed for communication between two devices rather than a device and a modem. In the event that you need to test the signal of a crossover cable, you can do so easily with the help of an Ethernet cable tester.
Step 1
Turn your cable tester on. Connect one end of your crossover cable to one of the Ethernet ports on top of the tester.
Step 2
Connect the other end of your crossover cable to the other port on top of the cable tester.
Press the "Test" button on your tester, and a signal is sent from one end of the cable to the other. If the signal is sent intact, you will receive a "success" message.
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Writer Bio
Bryan Roberts began his love affair with comedy in 2003 as a writer and performer for Austin's No Shame Theatre. Since then, he has appeared with several different sketch groups (Hoover's Blanket, Ghetto Sketch Warlock). His most recent achievements are the award-winning improv show Guilds Of Steel, which he created and co-directed, and his position of writer/actor in the Coldtowne Theater Mainstage Sketch Show.