Using a Patch Cable Instead of a Crossover Cable (MDI / MDIX Auto Cross)
The standard wiring for end stations is known as 'MDI' (Media Dependent Interface), and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is known as 'MDIX' (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover).
MDI ports connect to MDIX ports via straight-through twisted pair cabling.
Both MDI-to-MDI and MDIX-to-MDIX connections use crossover twisted pair cabling.
On certain devices, it is possible for hardware to automatically correct errors in cable selection, making the distinction between a 'straight through' (or patch) cable and a 'crossover' cable unimportant. This capability is known as 'Auto Cross'.
Auto Cross:
'Auto MDI / MDIX' (or 'Auto Cross') is a technology that is found presently in various networking components, such as routers, switches, and hubs. This communication method allows a networked device to establish the right transmission method (straight through vs crossover) in case the wrong cable type is used.
There are various peripheral vendors that are now adopting this technology and incorporating it with their network interface cards (NICs). 'Auto MDI/MDIX' may be an option on the NIC that is housed inside your PC or laptop.
Which cable do I need?
If your computer's NIC supports 'Auto Cross', then you can connect your computer directly to another computer or a Canon device with either a patch (straight through) cable or a crossover cable. Either cable type will work.
If your computer's NIC does not support 'Auto Cross', then you must use a crossover cable in order to connect your computer directly to another non 'Auto Cross' computer or a Canon device. Alternatively, you could use two patch (straight through) cables with a hub or switch to connect the two devices.
The standard wiring for end stations is known as 'MDI' (Media Dependent Interface), and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is known as 'MDIX' (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover).
MDI ports connect to MDIX ports via straight-through twisted pair cabling.
Both MDI-to-MDI and MDIX-to-MDIX connections use crossover twisted pair cabling.
On certain devices, it is possible for hardware to automatically correct errors in cable selection, making the distinction between a 'straight through' (or patch) cable and a 'crossover' cable unimportant. This capability is known as 'Auto Cross'.
Auto Cross:
'Auto MDI / MDIX' (or 'Auto Cross') is a technology that is found presently in various networking components, such as routers, switches, and hubs. This communication method allows a networked device to establish the right transmission method (straight through vs crossover) in case the wrong cable type is used.
There are various peripheral vendors that are now adopting this technology and incorporating it with their network interface cards (NICs). 'Auto MDI/MDIX' may be an option on the NIC that is housed inside your PC or laptop.
Which cable do I need?
If your computer's NIC supports 'Auto Cross', then you can connect your computer directly to another computer or a Canon device with either a patch (straight through) cable or a crossover cable. Either cable type will work.
If your computer's NIC does not support 'Auto Cross', then you must use a crossover cable in order to connect your computer directly to another non 'Auto Cross' computer or a Canon device. Alternatively, you could use two patch (straight through) cables with a hub or switch to connect the two devices.
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