Network cables

Sparks · 05-06-2005, 18:30

At the moment I have two PCs networked with a x-over cable (cable is under floor an inside wall). I am thinking of fitting a router and don't want to run a new straight through cable. Is there an adaptor that will change from X to strait?, or any other suggestions. Thx.

bmxbandit · 05-06-2005, 18:33

if you buy a router with an uplink port, the x-over will plug directly into that. not sure if these are easly avalable though.

iyou could te a normal cable to the end and pull it through, shouldn't be too hard.

iain_herts · 05-06-2005, 18:40

or u could always cut off the old connections and put some new 1's on to make it a patch cable worth a go i think but dunno how much the stuff would cost tho.

bmxbandit · 05-06-2005, 18:42

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Originally Posted by iain_herts

or u could always cut off the old connections and put some new 1's on to make it a patch cable worth a go i think but dunno how much the stuff would cost tho.

...more than a new cable!

paulyoung666 · 05-06-2005, 18:42

iirc you can buy a gender changer to make it straight thru

Sparks · 05-06-2005, 19:12

All this is a grey area for me so i will have to look into it. Router with a uplink port could be easiest if i could get one. I've looked at some gender changers but cant see one with the right connections.

Paul K · 05-06-2005, 19:17

One of these?

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Q: If this can be used to change a crossover cable to a straight cable what end do you plug it on as the ends of a crossover cable are different (smoothdude: 27/01/2005 )
A: The adapter will reverse the current cable eg straight through to crossover and vice versa, end does not matter.

Derek · 05-06-2005, 19:18

Would this do the trick?

EDIT: Really must hit that submit button a little faster next time.

Paul K · 05-06-2005, 19:20

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Originally Posted by dezzo

Would this do the trick?

EDIT: Really must hit that submit button a little faster next time.

Since it's the same as my link then I would say yes but I am biased

Graham M · 05-06-2005, 23:21

Most routers, this includes mine, which is a Belkin, these days have Auto-Detecting Ports that will try both Cross-Over and Straight paths to see which one works to make the job a little easier.

Millay · 05-06-2005, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Most routers, this includes mine, which is a Belkin, these days have Auto-Detecting Ports that will try both Cross-Over and Straight paths to see which one works to make the job a little easier.

Was just going to say that myself, you will be hard pushed to by a switch/router that is not autosensing nowadays....

Sparks · 06-06-2005, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Most routers, this includes mine, which is a Belkin, these days have Auto-Detecting Ports that will try both Cross-Over and Straight paths to see which one works to make the job a little easier.

Being as I have to buy a router anyway my best bet would be to buy one that has Auto Detecting ports and i haven't seen any that state this. So can someone point me in the direction of a good make and model as i don't want to have to send it back if it doesn't work. Also it is only required for two networked PCs, thanks in advance.

bmxbandit · 06-06-2005, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Millay

Was just going to say that myself, you will be hard pushed to by a switch/router that is not autosensing nowadays....

damn my dated equipment (and knowledge!)

Graham M · 06-06-2005, 16:23

a Belkin F5D7230-4 is what I own, its done me well

Paul K · 06-06-2005, 16:30

This one does it according to the support pdf
http://www.linksys.com/international...oid=6&ipid=367
ftp://ftp.linksys.com/international/...41v3_uk_ds.pdf