Ethernet or Ethernet Crossover cable

Ninko · 05-07-2007, 16:37

Hi there,
Which cable do I need to connect a cable Modem to a router, just a standard Ethernet cable or a Ethernet Crossover cable?

Thanks

Ninko

jimbob123 · 05-07-2007, 16:39

Hi a standard cable should do the job

Regards

Jimbob

Halcyon · 05-07-2007, 16:41

Yep, a standard cable will do fine.
Crossovers are often used to hook up from one computer ethernet port to another computers ethernet port.

You can get them quite cheaply here: www.cableuniverse.co.uk

Ninko · 05-07-2007, 17:27

Thanks for the reply Halcyon and jimbob123.

Take care

Ninko

dragon · 08-07-2007, 14:36

straight though is best, although some new devices don't care either way.

I plugged a pc to a macbook with a straight though cable and they worked (wanted to see what 1gbit lan was like)

Either one or both of the devices was smart enough to sense the type of cable and adjust accordingly