What do you call a network cable that has one end wired according to T-568A standard and the other end wired according to T-568B standard?

A network cable that has one end wired according to the T-568A standard and the other end wired according to the T-568B standard is referred to as a crossover cable. This type of cable is specifically designed to connect two devices of the same type directly to each other, such as connecting two computers or two switches without needing a network hub or switch.

The T-568A and T-568B standards dictate the arrangement of the wire pairs within the cable. By wiring one end of the cable to T-568A and the other end to T-568B, the transmit and receive signals are effectively swapped. This means that the transmit (TX) pins of one device are connected to the receive (RX) pins of another device, enabling them to communicate directly.

In contrast, a straight-through cable has the same wiring at both ends and is typically used to connect different types of devices, such as a computer to a switch or a router. Ethernet cable is a general term that encompasses all types of cables used for Ethernet connections, including both crossover and straight-through cables. Coaxial cable is a different type of cabling that is not used in the context of twisted pair networks.