Crossover adapter allows network equipment to communicate with each other directly by connecting a Cat5 or Cat6 cableConnect two workstations together to transfer files or share a printer; Connect a patch cable in the desired length to this adapter instead of using a long or short crossover cableCost-effective 2-Pack adapter converts a standard network patch cable to a crossover cableSuperior construction includes RJ45 connectors with gold-plated contacts in a sturdy housing; Raging red color makes identification easy in a crowded toolkit or desk drawerCrossover wiring reverses the transmit TX pair pins 1 and 2 and the receive RX pins 3 and 6 to allow two computers to communicate (see the wiring diagram above); Both connected devices may require network configuration in order to communicate