Cable Forum - View Single Post - Logging/Detecting connection of Ethernet cable

Raistlin · 30-08-2007, 22:05

Ok, not sure how to implement either of those - like you say, they certainly sound like overkill.

What I'm trying to establish is actually whether or not the Ethernet loopback plugs I've built are functioning correctly (basicaly a standard Cat5 plug with pins 1 and 3 connected internally, and plugs 2 and 6 connected internaly).

This should (in theory) be sufficient to convince the adaptor that it's connected to a network.

30-08-2007, 22:05	#3
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Re: Logging/Detecting connection of Ethernet cable Ok, not sure how to implement either of those - like you say, they certainly sound like overkill. What I'm trying to establish is actually whether or not the Ethernet loopback plugs I've built are functioning correctly (basicaly a standard Cat5 plug with pins 1 and 3 connected internally, and plugs 2 and 6 connected internaly). This should (in theory) be sufficient to convince the adaptor that it's connected to a network.