well, a cable "modem" attaches with a Cat5 cable.
Haven't seen one but the xDSL "modem" probably does too.
I have a buddy who makes a DB9/DB25 custom plug and uses Cat5 between them
for just about everything.
Kevin Wigle
CCDP/CCNP.................
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 1:14 AM
Subject: RE: cross-over roll-over : Here is THE simplest rule
> Hmmmm, let me think. I never thought of that, that someday we will be
> connecting a workstation to a modem with a Cat5 cable.
> Workstation to a modem, ? no the rule does not apply
> How about a TV to a VCR? no, it does not apply neither.
> How about the toaster? nooope.
>
> You are right, that is not a good rule. Don't use it.
>
> Bernard
>
>
>
>
>
> How about when you connect a workstation to a modem will this rule apply?
I
> think not.
> This rule will only be applicable to LAN devices but for WAN devices the
> rule as Sebastian pointed out should be applied.
>
>
> >>The rule is:
> >>connecting devices of the same OSI layer, use cross-over cable.
> >>connecting devices of different layers, use straight through.
> >>A workstation is considered layer3.
> >>
> >>Bernard
>
>
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