There are 3 type of cables available.they are
1.Straight  cable
2.Cross Over cable
3.Rolled Over cable

Straight cable

Straight Cable:
         This type of cables are used between different devices. Such as Pc to Hub, Pc to Switches, Switch to Riuter ,Hub to Router ...etc.Fig shows how to connect straight cables

Cross Over Cable

Cross Over Cable:
     
  The cross over cable can used to connect switch to switch , Hub to Hub , Pc to
Pc,Hub to Switch , Router to Host.Fig shows how to connect a cross cable.


 

Rolled Over Cable
      

Rolled Over Cable

       Rolledover Cable is used to connect Router or Switch to Pc through consol (COM) port.And is used to configure switch or Router