How-to: Crossover Ethernet Cable Pinout


Issue

What is the proper crossover cable pinout?

Solution

Pin 1-------------------------------------Pin 3

Pin 2-------------------------------------Pin 6

Pin 3-------------------------------------Pin 1

Pin 4                                                       Pin 4

Pin 5                                                       Pin 5

Pin 6-------------------------------------Pin 2

Pin 7                                                        Pin 7

Pin 8                                                       Pin 8

                      8 Pin RJ45 Jack