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Can I connect the 10BaseT interface of two devices directly together, without using a hub?

April 26, 2017Connect Devices directly Hub interface

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Can I connect the 10BaseT interface of two devices directly together, without using a hub?

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Yes, but not more than 2 devices, and you also need a special jumper cable between the two 10BaseT ports: RJ45 pin RJ45 pin ======== ======== 1 <--[TX+]--------[RX+]--> 3 2 <--[TX-]--------[RX-]--> 6 3 <--[RX+]--------[TX+]--> 1 6 <--[RX-]--------[TX-]--> 2