video or Ethernet cable with connectors at both ends is a patch cord. See patch panel and pigtail. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Using short patch cords, one end is plugged into an "in" line and the other end to an "out" line. Wireless patch panels are also available that provide the cross connections by flipping a switch ...

Connections are made manually with small patch cords, and are easier to wire than automatic switches. Wireless patch panels are also available. These devices closely resemble conventional patch panels ...