Cross-over is for direct NIC to NIC connections and some Router to Hubs and Hub to Hubs require this type as well. Most newer generation routers and hubs have to x-over component built into them, so there is no need for a cable with the wiring crossed over that cost 7-8 times as much money
Scott --- Zhao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all: > > To build Ethernet Networking, the connecting lines usually use coax and > Cat 5 cables. > There is another cable named "CROSSOVER Cat 5" cable. What are the > differences > between "cat 5" and "CROSSOVER Cat 5"? What does the "CROSSOVER Cat 5" > cable > look like and function? > > Thank you in advance! > > Zhao > > > ____ • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • ____ > To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send Your Posts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To change subscription settings to the wdvltalk digest version: > http://wdvl.internet.com/WDVL/Forum/#sub > > ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ > > You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com ____ • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Send Your Posts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To change subscription settings to the wdvltalk digest version: http://wdvl.internet.com/WDVL/Forum/#sub ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]