Networking Fundamentals — Question 87

To directly connect the Ethernet network interface cards (NICs) of two computers, you should use a:

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A crossover cable is specifically designed to connect two devices of the same type, such as NICs of two computers, by crossing the transmit and receive wires. A straight cable is used for connecting different types of devices, while a rollover cable is typically used for console connections, and a coaxial cable is used for different types of network connections, not for direct computer-to-computer links.