I think they're suggesting that you make a short cross-over male to female cable (instead of the standard male to male patch cable).
The idea being that you could still use your standard patch cables and where a cross-over cable was required and simply connect the short cross-over to one end. Does this clear it up for you or are you more confused? ~~~~~~~~~~ R. Benjamin Kessler Network Engineer CCIE #8762, CISSP, CCSE Kessler Consulting Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kesslerconsulting.com Phone: 260-625-3273 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 5:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: CCNP and future CCIE lab setup [7:73696] I honestly do not know what you are referring to. A plug on one side and a jack on the other? I am probably missing something simple but nothing rings a bell!!! Of course, I am a girl from Thailand and maybe my "slang" English is not up to par. Hee hee Can you please explain what that is about? **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: http://shop.groupstudy.com FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=73762&t=73696 -------------------------------------------------- **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: http://shop.groupstudy.com FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html