On May 4, 2004, at 2:08 PM, Kathi Anderson wrote:
Kathi5/3/04 10:17 PM Hubs or Switches...actually switches are better IMHO...are pretty inexpensive. You can pick up a new one for 20 or 30 bucks...maybe less reconditioned. There was a post awhile back that gave info on how to identify a cross-over cable. Maybe someone can jump in?
It's really easy to spot one. Hold the two ends of the CAT 5 wire together, with the RJ 45 plugs next to each other. Look carefully at the color and order of the wires. If they are the same then it's a standard cable. The colors are different then it's a "crossover" cable. You're right in that there is a web site with the color codes and the jacks nicely illustrated, but it's an easy eyeball item if you have the cord.
Jack Rusell
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