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Old 23-10-2007, 12:51   #1
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Ethernet Crossover cable
Hi

I'm looking to add an ethernet crossover cable from the Linksys router downstairs to my son's pc upstairs. I've found a 15m cable but I just need advice whether this is the right kind of one that will work.

Here's a link to the cable: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/16481

If anybody could give any help, I would appreciate it.
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Re: Ethernet Crossover cable
You don't want a crossover cable if its going from a router to a PC. Some routers will work with one but most will not, so its best not to risk it. You need a patch cable.
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Re: Ethernet Crossover cable
You shouldn't need a crossover cable from a router to a computer.

You just need a plain bog standard straight-through one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130663

15m, In Stock, Lower Price - Two Thumbs Fresh
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Re: Ethernet Crossover cable
A crossover cable is needed for direct pc to pc connection.
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Old 23-10-2007, 13:09   #5
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Re: Ethernet Crossover cable
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You shouldn't need a crossover cable from a router to a computer.

You just need a plain bog standard straight-through one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130663

15m, In Stock, Lower Price - Two Thumbs Fresh
Well I am glad I asked your advice first or I would have ordered the wrong one. Thank you very much. Just ordering it now.
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Old 23-10-2007, 13:16   #6
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Most routers have auto sensing ports so it probably would have worked anyway
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